Topic #5: Network Topology and Group Types Flashcards
It refers to the description of the arrangement of nodes and connections in a network, often represented as a graph
Network Topology
Kinds of Network Topology
- Logical Network Topology
- Physical Network Topology
this kind of network topology is the
- underlay
- conceptual representation of how devices operate
- maps the actual connections of a network, such as wires cables
Logical Network Topology
this kind of network topology is the:
- overlay
- details how devices are physically connected
- shows how data flows within a network
Physical Network Topology
This form of topology is connected to a single cable that runs from one end of the network to the other
bus topology / line topology
This form of topology computers are connected to each other in a circular format
Ring Topology
This form of network topology features every node in the network to be connected to one central switch
Star Topology
This topology is a combination of a bus and star topology that has a root node and is connected to another node in the node hierarchy
Tree Topology
This topology is a point to point connection where nodes are interconnected
Mesh Topology
In a Mesh Topology, data is transmitted via two methods
- routing
- flooding
two forms of mesh topology
- partial mesh
- full mesh
a form of mesh topology wherein every node is interconnected
full mesh
a form of mesh topology wherein most nodes are interconnected but a few of which are only connected to two or three other nodes
partial mesh
it is the combination of two or more topologies
hybrid topology
WAN
Wide Are Network
