day 1.2 physical topologies.ppt
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Network Topologies
Physical topologies describe how the cables are run in the networkA topology is a way of laying out the network
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Physical Topologies
Bus Star Ring Mesh Hybrid -
Logical Technology
Logical technology describe how the data or network messages travelEthernetToken RingFDDI -
Bus Topology
In the bus topology, the network nodes (computers, printers, and other devices connected together to share information) are connected to a common backbone cable -
Bus Topology
- Data is sent to all computers on the trunk. Each computer examines EVERY packet on the wire to determine who the packet is for and accepts only messages addressed to them.good for a temporary, small (fewer than 10 people) networkPerformance degrades as more computers are added to the bus Bus is a passive topology .
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Advantages of Bus Topology
Works well for small networks Inexpensive to implement on a small scale Requires less cable Easy to add another workstation -
Disadvantages of Bus Topology
Management costs often too high Difficult to isolate a malfunctioning node or cable segment and associated connectors Possible for defective node to take down the entire network Subject to congestion from network traffic -
Star Topology
The star topology is a network configured with a central hub and individual cable segments connected to the hub, resembling the shape of a star. A hub is a central device used in the star topology that joins single cable segments or individual LANs into one network. -
Star Topology
Hub
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Advantages of Star Topology
Easier to manage than a bus Easier to locate node and cable problems Easier to expand than a bus or ring, especially for enterprise networking Well suited for expansion into high-speed networking More equipment options -
Disadvantages of Star Topology
Susceptible to a single point of failure Requires more network cable at the start than a bus -
Ring Topology
A ring topology is a network in the shape of a ring or circle, with nodes connected around the ring. -
Ring Topology
Ring
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Ring Topology (LAN)
Redundant ring to avoid network failure
Repeaters at each component Unidirectional transmission links Closed loopTypically used
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Advantages of Ring Topology
Easier to manage than a bus Easier to locate node and cable problems Good over long distances Handles high-volume traffic well Very reliable -
Disadvantages of Ring Topology
Requires more network cable and equipment at the start than a bus Not as many equipment options as for a bus Not as widely used as the bus topology -
Hybrid (Bus-Star)
Hub
Hub
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Mesh Environment
Every device interconnected Most expensive Most Fault tolerant Cable fault tolerant Device fault tolerant The Internet is Mesh Topology -
Mesh Topology
Figure 2-9