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What is topology?
Types of topology?
Working of topologies
Flow of data with in topologies
Advantages and disadvantages
What is Topology?
1. Bus Topology
2. Star Topology
3. Ring Topology
4. Mesh Topology
Bus Topology
Terminators
Sending Signal
Data is sent to all of the computers on the
network
Transmission of data is bi-directional
Information is accepted only by the computer
whose address matches
Only one computer can send data on the cable at
a time
While two computers are communicating, all
other computers remain in wait.
Signal Bounce
If the signals were allowed to continue, it
would keep bouncing back and forth along
the cable and stop other computers from
sending signals.
Backing of the signals is called bounce
back.
Terminators
To stop the signals from bouncing,
terminator is placed at each end of the
cable to absorb free signals.
Absorbing the signal clears the cable, so
that other computers can send data.
Terminators are used to avoid collisions.
Bus topology uses coaxial cable as a
medium.
Advantages
It is very simple, easy to use & reliable for
very small networks
It is easy to install and configure
Least amount of cable is required to
connect the computers so it is less
expensive
It is easy to extend as two cables can be
joined to make a larger cable
Disadvantages
It can support only a small number of computers.
As the number of computers increases, the
network get slower.
It is difficult to troubleshoot a bus. A cable break,
fault in any one computer or a loose connection
can breakdown the whole network.
Each connector reduces the strength of the
electrical signal
Star Topology