write about the different types of topologies in computer network
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Star topology – all computers and devices are connected to a main hub or switch. The hub or switch amasses and disburses the flow of data within the network. Star topology is the most common type of network and follows the Ethernet standard.
Bus topology – in this arrangement computers and devices are connected to a single linear cable called a trunk. The trunk is also referred to as the backbone or a segment. Each end of the trunk must be discharged to prevent the signal from rebounding back up the cable.
Ring topology – computers and devices are connected to a closed loop cable. Here there are no terminating ends so if one system crashes the entire network goes down. Each computer functions as a repeater and charges the signal before sending it to the next station.
In Ring topology data is sent through the network by way of a token. If the token isn’t carrying any data, a computer waiting to send data seizes it, attaches the data and the electronic address to the token and sends it on. Once the token is received by the destination computer it strips the data and the token is sent on. This is why it’s named a token ring network.
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The different topologies are ÷ A. Bus,b.Ring.c.star.d.Mesh.
- Bus - Every node is connected to main cable called the bus.
- Ring - The nodes are connected in a circle.
- Star - old and North side directly connected to a control node.
- Mesh - Every node is a Mesh topology is connected to every other node in the network.