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Network Topology: Information Sheet 2.1

A network topology describes the arrangement of nodes and connections in a communication network. There are several common network topologies including bus, star, ring, mesh, and tree. Topology diagrams provide visual maps of how a network is physically and logically connected to aid network management.

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Network Topology: Information Sheet 2.1

A network topology describes the arrangement of nodes and connections in a communication network. There are several common network topologies including bus, star, ring, mesh, and tree. Topology diagrams provide visual maps of how a network is physically and logically connected to aid network management.

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Information Sheet 2.

1 : Network Topology
In communication networks, a topology is a usually schematic description of the arrangement of a network,
including its nodes and connecting lines.

Bus Network Topology


In local area networks where bus topology is used, each node is connected to a single cable.
Star Network Topology
In local area networks with a star topology, each network host is connected to a central hub with a point-to-point
connection.
Ring Network Topology
A network topology that is set up in a circular fashion in which data travels around the ring in one direction and each
device on the ring acts as a repeater to keep the sign to send the data on to the next device in the ring.
Mesh Network Topology
Mesh topologies involve the concept of routes. Unlike each of the previous topologies, messages sent on a
mesh network can take any of several possible paths from source to destination.
Tree Network Topology
 A tree topology includes multiple star topologies, which involve a variety of single nodes connected to a
central node. Multiple stars involve eit her a series or tertiary nodes attached to two or more secondary
nodes, which are attached to the tree's primary trunk node.

Topology Diagrams

Topology diagrams are mandatory for anyone working with a network. It provides a visual map of how the network
is connected.

 Physical topology diagrams - Identify the physical location of intermediary devices, configured ports, and
cable installation.

Logical topology diagrams - Identify devices, ports, and IP addressing scheme.

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