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Class – 8

Notes(Continued)

Network topology
The way of connecting different computers in a network is known as topology. It refers to
the way in which the nodes on a network are linked together. There are five basic
topologies -
1. Bus topology
2. Star topology
3. Ring topology
4. Tree Topology
5. Mesh Topology

Bus topology
In a bus topology, all the nodes are connected to a central cable called Bus.
Advantages of bus topology
1. It is easy to setup.
2. Failure of one node does not affect the network.
Disadvantages of bus topology
1.A signal on the bus must be strong enough to reach the receiver.

Star topology
In a star topology, all the nodes are connected to a central system called hub/switch which
forwards data towards its destination.
Advantages of star topology
1. It is cost effective.
2. If any of the local computer fails, the network is unaffected.
Disadvantage of star topology
1. If the central device fails, the entire network goes down.
Ring topology
In a ring topology, all the nodes are connected in a closed loop. The messages travel in
clockwise or anti clockwise direction.
Advantage of ring topology
1.It is more reliable.

Disadvantages of ring topology


1. The ring network requires more complicated control software.
2. Failure of one node results in the failure of the entire network.

Tree topology

In a tree topology, nodes are connected as branches of a tree.


Advantage of tree topology
1. It is easier to add new or remove the faulty nodes.

Disadvantages of tree topology


1. If the root node fails to operate, the entire network is inoperable.

Mesh Topology
In Mesh topology, every single node in a network is connected to all the other nodes or
computers in the network. There is a minimal chance of breakdown in this topology. This
topology is mostly used in LANs.

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