Introduction to Network Topology
N etwork topology is the arrangement of the elements of a communication network.It is a schematic description of a network arrangement. Topology defines the way different nodes are placed and interconnected with each other.It is a layout of connecting devices. This shape does not necessarily correspond to the actual physical devices on the network.There are two types of network topology, physical topology and Logical topology.Both physical and logical topology can be categorized in to five basic models. Physical Topology When in the context of networking, refers to the physical layout of the devices connected to the network, including the location and cable installation. Logical Topology Defines how the hosts access the media to send data. Shows the flow of data on a network. 1. Bus Topology Bus Topology is generally used with Ethernet networks. A bus topology can be both physical and logical.This topology is probable the cheapest network type of all to initially se...