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computer network practcial

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Assignment No.

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Problem Statement: Demonstrate the different types of topologies and types of transmission
media by using a packet tracer tool.

Objective: In this laboratory exercise students will be able to understand concept of network
topology and design this topology using packet tracer tool to understand its working.

Theory:
Types of Network Topology
The arrangement of a network which comprises of nodes and connecting lines via sender
and receiver is referred as network topology. The various network topologies are :

a) Mesh Topology:
In mesh topology, every device is connected to another device via particular channel.

Every device is connected with another via dedicated channels. These channels are known
as links.

Advantages of mesh topology:


 It is robust.
 Fault is diagnosed easily. Data is reliable because data is transferred among the
devices through dedicated channels or links.
 Provides security and privacy.

Problems with mesh topology:


 Installation and configuration is difficult.
 Cost of cables is high as bulk wiring is required, hence suitable for less number of
devices.
 Cost of maintenance is high.

(b) Star Topology:


In star topology, all the devices are connected to a single hub through a cable. This hub is the
central node and all others nodes are connected to the central node.
 Advantages of star topology:
If N devices are connected to each other in star topology, then the number of cables
required to connect them is N. So, it is easy to set up.
 Each device requires only 1 port i.e. to connect to the hub. Problems with this topology:
 If the concentrator (hub) on which the whole topology relies fails, the whole system will
crash down.
 Cost of installation is high.
 Performance is based on the single concentrator i.e. hub.

(c) Bus Topology:


Bus topology is a network type in which every computer and network device is connected to
single cable. It transmits the data from one end to another in single direction. No bi-
directional feature is in bus topology.

A bus topology with shared backbone cable. The nodes are connected to the channel via drop
lines.
Advantages of bus topology:

 If N devices are connected to each other in bus topology, then the number of cables
required to connect them is 1 .which is known as backbone cable and N drop lines are
required.
 Cost of the cable is less as compared to other topology, but it is used to built small
networks.

Problems with bus topology:


 If the common cable fails, then the whole system will crash down.
 If the network traffic is heavy, it increases collisions in the network.

(d) Ring Topology:


In this topology, it forms a ring connecting devices with its exactly two neighboring devices.
A number of repeaters are used for Ring topology with a large number of nodes, because if
someone wants to send some data to the last node in the ring topology with 100 nodes, then
the data will have to pass through 99 nodes to reach the 100th node. Hence to prevent data
loss repeaters are used in thenetwork.
Advantages of ring topology :
 The possibility of collision is minimum in this type of topology.
 Cheap to install and expand.

Problems with ring topology:


 Troubleshooting is difficult in this topology.
 Addition of stations in between or removal of stations can disturb the whole topology.

Conclusion:
 Thus, we have successfully understood concept of network topology, design the topology
using packet tracer tool to understand the working of topology.

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