Network Topologies: Lecture # 2
Network Topologies: Lecture # 2
Network Topologies: Lecture # 2
Lecture # 2
Course Code: ICT - 504
TOPOLOGY
Disadvantages
An expensive network layout to install because of the
number and length of cables needed to wire each host to
the central hub
The central hub is a single point of failure for the
network
RING TOPOLOGY
A ring topology is a network configuration in which
device connections create a circular data path. Each
networked device is connected to two others, like points
on a circle. Together, devices in a ring topology are
referred to as a ring network.
In a ring network, packets of data travel from one device
to the next until they reach their destination. Most ring
topologies allow packets to travel only in one direction,
called a unidirectional ring network.
Advantages of ring topology
All data flows in one direction, reducing the chance of packet
collisions.
A network server is not needed to control network connectivity
between each workstation.
Additional workstations can be added without impacting
performance of the network.
B-Trees
TREE TOPOLOGY IN COMPUTER
NETWORKING