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BY GROUP 3
Network Topology
• Network topology is the topological structure of
a network and may be depicted physically or
logically. It is an application of graph theory
 wherein communicating devices are modeled as
nodes and the connections between the devices
are modeled as links or lines between the nodes. 
Here, some logical layout of topology.
TYPES OF NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
MESH TOPOLOGY
• Here every device has a point to point every other device.
• Node 1 node must relate to n-1 nodes. Application: Telephone
regional office. WAN (Wide Area Network)
STAR TOPOLOGY
• Here each device has a dedicated point- to-point link to the central
controller called “HUB” (Act as a Exchange).
• There is no direct traffic between devices.
• The transmission is occurred only through the central “HUB”
• When device 1 wants to send data to device 2; first send the data to hub.
• Which then relay the data to the other connected device.
BUS TOPOLOGY
• A long cable act as a backbone to link all the device are connected to
the backbone by drop lines and taps.
• Drop line is the connection between the devices and the cable.
• Allows only one device to transmit at a time.
• If a device wants to communicate with other device on the network
sends a broadcast message onto the wire all other devices see it and
only the intended device accepts and process the message.
RING TOPOLOGY
• Each device has a dedicated connection with two devices on either side.
• The signal is passed in one direction from device to device until it
reaches the destination and each device have repeater.
• When one device received signals instead of intended another device, its
repeater then regenerates the data and passed them along.
TREE TOPOLOGY
• Alternatively referred to as a star bus topology.
• It is one of the most common network setups that is similar to a bus
topology and a star topology.
• It connects multiple star network to another star networks. Below is the
visual example of a simple computer setup on a network using the star
topology.
HYBRID TOPOLOGY
• A network which contain all types of physical structure and
connected under a single backbone channel.
• A combination of two or more topologies connected to one network.
Consideration of choosing topology
• 1. Money- bus new may be the least expensive way to install a new.
• 2. Length-of capable-needed- the linear bus new uses shorter
length of cable.
• 3. Future growth- with star topology, expanded a new is easily by
adding another device.
• 4. Cable type- most common used cable in commercial organization
is twisted pair. Which often used with star topologies.
• 5. Full mesh topology is theoretically the best since every device is
connected to every other device. (thus, maximizing speed and
security. However, it quite expensive to install).
• 6. Next best would be tree topology, which is basically a connection
of star.
Why is topology important?
• The network topology impacts performance.
• The network topology is a factor in determining
the media type used to cable the network.
• The network topology impacts the cost of cabling
the network.
• Some access methods can work only with
specific topology.