Network Topology

Network Topology

This is the physical connection of the computer in a network environment.

Ways of Network Topology

1.      Tree network: In a tree network, all the computers in a network are connected to the host in a tree form. In this arrangement, if computer 2 breaks down, computer 3 cannot have access to the host computer, and if computer 1 breaks down, the remaining computers in the network cannot have access to the host computer.

 
2.     Star network: In a star network, each computer has a direct access to the host computer. If any computer in the network breaks down, others still have access to the host computer.

3.      Ring network: In a ring network, each computer has access to any other computer in the network bi-directionally. If for example computer 3 breaks down, computer 4 can have access to the computer 2 through computer 1, and if computer 1 breaks down, computer 4 can still have access to computer 2 through computer 3.