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Network Topology

Network Topology
The different way computers (and network enabled peripherals) are arranged on or connected to a network. The most common network topologies are:
  • Star. All computers are connected to a central hub.
  • Ring. Each computer is connected to two others, such that starting at any one computer you can trace the connection through each computer back on the ring back to the first.
  • Bus. All computers are connected to a central cable, normally termed bus or backbone.
  • Tree. Group of start networks each connected to a linear bus.

These topologies can be mixed.