WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF NETWORK TOPOLOGY?

What is Network Topology?

Network Topology is refers to the layout or structure of the network in relation with the flow of data. It is the way in which the elements such as computers, printers, servers, and other computing appliances are arranged in a network.

TYPES OF NETWORK TOPOLOGIES

Linear Bus Topology

It uses a one long cable, referred to as a backbone, to which computers and other devices are attached. A terminator is placed at each end of the backbone to keep the signals from bouncing back and being received again by the nodes (such as clients, server, printer, scanner, and etc.) in the network. The advantage of this topology is that it requires less cable length than the star topology, which is the most commonly applied topology.

Star Topology

Star Topology uses a central device called a hub (a more efficient device called "switch" is also used) with cables extending in all directions. Each networked device is connected directly to the hub. Data from a computer passes through the hub or switch before it can reach the other target node.

Ring Topology

It is a type of network topology wherein nodes are connected to each other forming one contiguous pathway in a ring formation. In other words, data need to travel from one node to the next, with each one receiving data traffic and passing it along to the next until it reaches its final destination.

Mesh Topology

Mesh Networks are structures wherein all the nodes on the network can route data traffic on their own.

Hybrid Topology

It is simply a network that uses a mix of any two or more different topologies in such a way that the final network does not exhibit one of the characteristics of the standard topologies.