Network Topologies

A Topology is essentially the layout of the network.

Networks can be arranged in lots of different topologies. The ones you need to know about are...

• STAR

• BUS

• MESH

• RING

In a Star Topology, all the devices are connected to a central switch or server that controls the network.

• True

• False

In a Star Topology, all the devices are connected to a central motherboard that controls the network.

• True

• False

What network topology is this?

• STAR
• BUS
• RING

What network topology is this ?

• BUS
• STAR
• RING

A Star network may be wired or wireless.

• True

• False

+ IF a device fails or a cable is disconnected the rest of the network is unaffected.

• Bus

• Star

• Ring

+ Simple to add more devices to the network, since each device is connected to the switch using a separate cable.

• Bus

• Star

• Ring

+ Tends to have better performance that other network layouts. Data goes straight to the central device so all devices can transmit data at the same time.

• Bus

• Star

• Ring

+ Very few data collisions on a ________ network compared with other network topologies (layouts)

• Bus

• Star

• Ring