Network Topology (Activity Guideline) – Set 1 Bus Network

Figure 1 Diagram of the bus networkDescription: What is Bus Topology?

1. Bus topology uses a common backbone to connect all the network devices in a network in a linear shape. A linear bus topology consists of a main run of cable with a terminator at each end. All nodes (file server, workstations, and peripherals) are connected to the linear cable.

How is Bus Topology Connected?1. A single cable functions as the shared communication medium for all the devices attached

with this cable with an interface connector. How to send message in a Bus Network?

1. The device, which wants to communicate send the broadcast message to all the devices attached with the shared cable but only the intended recipient actually accepts and process that message.

Task:1. Assign role to each group member:

Role Number of student Student NumberWorkstation (Computer)

Network (Backbone - Bus)

Message / Data to be sent

Presenter 1

2. Complete the following tasks:1. Presenter describe “What is Bus Topology?”

At the same time Group members act as the “Bus Network”2. Presenter describe “How is Bus Topology Connected?”

Group members continue act as the “Bus Network”3. Presenter describe “How to send message in a Bus Network?”

Group members act as the “Bus Network” and a message is sent from Workstation 1 to Workstation 2.

3. What is the disadvantage of “Bus Topology”?

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Network Topology (Activity Guideline) – Set 1 Bus Network

Answer the following questions about “Bus Topology”

1. What is “Bus Topology”?

2. How “Bus Network” connected? (Draw the network diagram, describe how it is connected)Diagram:

Description:

3. How to send message in a “Bus Network”?

4. What is the disadvantage of “Bus Topology”?

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Network Topology (Activity Guideline) – Set 1 Bus Network

Answer the following questions about “Ring Topology”

5. What is “Ring Topology”?

6. How “Ring Network” connected? (Draw the network diagram, describe how it is connected)Diagram:

Description:

7. How to send message in a “Ring Network”?

8. What is the disadvantage of “Ring Topology”?

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Network Topology (Activity Guideline) – Set 1 Bus Network

Answer the following questions about “Star Topology”

9. What is “Star Topology”?

10. How “Star Network” connected? (Draw the network diagram, describe how it is connected)Diagram:

Description:

11. How to send message in a “Star Network”?

12. What is the disadvantage of “Star Topology”?

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