Sunday, May 31, 2009

NETWORK TOPOLOGY





Topology refers to the way in which the network of computers is connected. Each topology is suited to specific tasks and has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The choice of topology is dependent upon

* type and number of equipment being used
* planned applications and rate of data transfers
* required response times
* cost

There are FOUR major competing topologies

* Bus
* Ring
* Star
* FDDI

Most networking software support all topologies.

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