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NETWORK TOPOLOGIES NETWORK DEVICES

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES NETWORK DEVICES. TOPOLOGY The physical topology of a network refers to the configuration of cables, computers, and other peripherals

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NETWORK TOPOLOGIES

NETWORK DEVICES

Page 2: NETWORK TOPOLOGIES NETWORK DEVICES. TOPOLOGY The physical topology of a network refers to the configuration of cables, computers, and other peripherals

TOPOLOGY

The physical topology of a network refers to the configuration of cables, computers, and other peripherals.

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Main Types of Physical

Topologies:

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A linear bus topology consists of a main run of cable with a terminator at each end.

ADVANTAGES: Easy to connect a computer. Requires less cable length.

DISADVANTAGES: Network shuts down if there is a break in the main

cable. Terminators are required at ends. Difficult to identify the problem.

LINEAR BUS

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STAR TOPOLOGY A star topology is designed with each node connected directly to a central network hub.

ADVANTAGES: Easy to install. No disruptions to the network when connecting or

removing devices. Easy to detect faults.

DISADVANTAGES: Requires more cable length. If the hub fails, nodes attached are disabled. More expensive.

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TREE OR EXPANDED STAR

A tree topology combines characteristics of linear bus and star topologies.

ADVANTAGES: Point-to-point wiring for individual segments. Supported by several hardware and software venders.

DISADVANTAGES: Length of each segment is limited by the type of cabling used.

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RING TOPOLOGY

In ring network, each node is connected to two adjacent nodes in the form a closed ring or loop.

ADVANTAGES: Nodes can be easily added or removed. Less expensive.

DISADVANTAGES: Difficult to install and maintain. If a node fails, it affects the entire network.

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MESH TOPOLOGY

A mesh topology combines characteristics of bus, ring and star topologies.

ADVANTAGES: Point-to-point wiring for individual segments. Supported by several hardware and software venders.

DISADVANTAGES: If the backbone line breaks. the entire segment goes down.

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HYBRID TOPOLOGY

It is the combination of more

than one topology.

Money Length of cable needed Future growth Cable type

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A TOPOLOGY

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NETWORK DEVICES HUB:

A connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are commonly used to connect

segments of a LAN. SWITCH:

A network switch or switching hub is a computer networking device that connects network segments.

WIRELESS ACCESS POINT: (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices to

connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi, bluetooth or related standards.

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NETWORK DEVICES NETWORK REPEATER:

It retimes and regenerates the signals to proper amplitudes and sends them to the other segments.

GATEWAY: It can translate information between different

network data formats or network architectures.

NETWORK ROUTER: It is used to route data packets between two networks.

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NETWORK DEVICES BRIDGE:

A bridge reads the outermost section of data on the data packet, to tell where the message is going.

It reduces the traffic on other network segments.