Understanding Network Topologies

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*Front:* Network Topology

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of network elements

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*Front:* Bus Topology

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central cable, all devices connected

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*Front:* Star Topology

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hub, all devices connected to hub

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*Front:* Ring Topology

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connected in a circular path

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*Front:* Mesh Topology

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interconnected, multiple paths

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*Front:* Tree Topology

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star networks connected

Front

*Front:* Hybrid Topology

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of different topologies

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*Front:* Advantages of Star Topology

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to add/remove devices, fault isolation

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*Front:* Disadvantages of Bus Topology

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fault isolation, limited cable length

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*Front:* Full Mesh vs Partial Mesh

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all devices connected; Partial: some devices connected