Chapter 2: Data Communication and Networking
2.13 Network Topologies: Bus, Ring and Star topology Network topology is the arrangement or layout of devices and connections within a network, defining how they interact and exchange data. Some common types of network topologies: 1) Bus Topology: All devices are connected to a single central cable, known as the bus. 2) Star Topology: All devices are connected to a central hub or switch. 3) Ring Topology: Each device is connected to exactly two other devices, forming a circular data path. 4) Mesh Topology: Devices are interconnected, with multiple pathways for data to travel between nodes. 5) Tree Topology: A hierarchical structure with a root node and multiple levels of connected devices. 6) Hybrid Topology: A combination of two or more different topologies to form a complet...