Study of Different Network Topologies and Different Network Devices
EXPERIMENT-2.a Aim: Study of following Network Topologies. • Bus • Ring • Star • Mesh • Tree • Hybrid Apparatus (Software): No software or hardware needed. Procedure: Following should be studied to understand this practical. Types of Network Topology Network Topology is the schematic description of a network arrangement, connecting various nodes(sender and receiver) through lines of connection. 1. BUS Topology Bus topology is a network type in where every computer and network device is connected to single cable. Bus topology in computer networks Features of Bus Topology It transmits data only in one direction. Every device is connected to a single cable Advantages of Bus Topology It is cost effective. Cable required is least compared to other network topology. Used in small networks. It is easy to understand. Easy to expand joining two cables together. Dis...