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Network Topologies

The document discusses several common physical network topologies: Bus, Mesh, Ring, Star, and Tree. The Bus topology uses a single cable to connect all nodes without devices in between. Mesh networks connect every device to every other device. Ring networks form a circular connection between nodes. Star networks connect all nodes to a central hub. Tree networks combine elements of bus and star topologies. Factors like cost, scalability, fault tolerance, and cable requirements should be considered when choosing a topology.

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Network Topologies

The document discusses several common physical network topologies: Bus, Mesh, Ring, Star, and Tree. The Bus topology uses a single cable to connect all nodes without devices in between. Mesh networks connect every device to every other device. Ring networks form a circular connection between nodes. Star networks connect all nodes to a central hub. Tree networks combine elements of bus and star topologies. Factors like cost, scalability, fault tolerance, and cable requirements should be considered when choosing a topology.

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NETWORK

TOPOLOGIES
Saksham Sharma
B14
SIMPLE PHYSICAL TOPOLOGIES

• Physical topology: physical layout of nodes on a network


• Some well known Topologies are:
• Bus
• Mesh
• Ring
• Star
• Tree
• Topology integral to type of network, cabling
infrastructure, and transmission media used.
BUS

• Single cable connects all network nodes without intervening


connectivity devices
• Devices share responsibility for getting data from one point to
another
• Terminators stop signals after reaching end of wire
• Prevent signal bounce

• Inexpensive, not very scalable


• Difficult to troubleshoot, not fault-tolerant
BUS (CONTINUED)
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF BUS
TOPOLOGY

Advantages
• Works well for small networks
• Relatively inexpensive to implement
• Easy to add to it

Disadvantages
• Management costs can be high
• Potential for congestion with network traffic
MESH
• Here every device has a point to point link to every
other device.
• Node 1 must be connected with n-1 nodes.
• A fully connected mesh can have n(n-1)/2 physical
channels to link n devices.
• It must have n-1 I/O ports.
ADVANTAGES OF MESH TOPOLOGY
• Thy use dedicated links so each link can only carry its own
data load. So traffic problem can be avoided.
• It is robust. If any one link get damaged it cannot affect others.
• It gives privacy and security.
• Fault identification and fault isolation are easy.
DISADVANTAGES OF MESH
TOPOLOGY
• The amount of cabling and the number of I/O ports required
are very large. Since every device is connected to each
devices through dedicated links.
• The sheer bulk of wiring is larger than the available space.
• Hardware required to connect each device is highly expensive.
RING
Each node is connected to the two nearest nodes so the entire
network forms a circle
One method for passing data on ring networks is token passing
Active topology
• Each workstation transmits data
RING
ADVANTAGES OF RING
TOPOLOGY
• Easier to manage; easier to locate a defective node or cable
problem
• Well-suited for transmitting signals over long distances on a
LAN
• Handles high-volume network traffic
• Enables reliable communication
DISADVANTAGES OF
RING TOPOLOGY
• Expensive
• Requires more cable and network equipment at the start
• Not used as widely as bus topology
• Fewer equipment options
• Fewer options for expansion to high-speed communication
STAR
SIMPLE PHYSICAL TOPOLOGIES
• Star topology
• Every node on the network is connected through
a central device
STAR (CONTINUED)
• Any single cable connects only two devices
• Cabling problems affect two nodes at most
• Requires more cabling than ring or bus networks
• More fault-tolerant
• Easily moved, isolated, or interconnected with
other networks
• Scalable
• Supports max of 1024 addressable nodes on logical
network
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF STAR
TOPOLOGY
Advantages

• Good option for modern networks

• Low startup costs


• Easy to manage
• Offers opportunities for expansion

• Most popular topology in use; wide variety of equipment available


Disadvantages

• Hub is a single point of failure

• Requires more cable than the bus


TREE OR HYBRID TOPOLOGY

• A tree or hybrid
topology combines
characteristics of linear
bus and star and/or
ring topologies.
• It consists of groups of
star-configured
workstations connected
to a linear bus
backbone cable
HYBRID PHYSICAL TOPOLOGIES:
STAR-WIRED RING
STAR-WIRED BUS
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
CHOOSING TOPOLOGY

• MONEY: Bus n/w may be the least expensive way to install a


n/w.
• LENGTH-of cable needed: The linear bus n/w uses shorter
length of cables.
• CABLE TYPE: Most common cable in commercial organization
is twisted pair. Which is often used in star topologies.
• Full mesh topology is theoretically the best since every device
is connected to every other device, thus maximizing speed and
security.
THANK YOU

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