Network Topic 2

What is a WAN ?

• Wide Area Network
• Wide Access Network
• Wider Allowance Networking

What is a LAN?

• Local Area Network
• Local Access Network
• Localized Area Network

What are the 3 main network topologies?

• BUS, RING & STAR
• BUS, STAR & LAN
• WAN, STAR & LAN

What network topology is this ?

• BUS
• STAR
• RING

What network topology is this?

• RING
• BUS
• STAR

What network topology is this?

• STAR
• BUS
• RING

What network connection type is this?

• Mesh
• Star
• LAN

Which network topology has a central node connected to all other nodes.  The central node might be a hub, switch or server.

• Star

• Ring

A .........network is a network topology with each node being interconnected.

• Star

• Mesh

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology?

• If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
• Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
• Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed
• All 3 of them