Understanding Network Topology

BUS TOPOLOGY uses a trunk or backbone to which all of the computers on the network connect using ______ or taps.

BUS TOPOLOGY advantages include being cheap and easy to implement, requiring less cable, and not using any specialized network to ______.

A disadvantage of BUS TOPOLOGY is network disruption when computers are ______ or removed.

RING TOPOLOGY data travels in circular fashion from one computer to another on the network in a logical ______.

Token Ring has a multi-station access unit (MSAU), equivalent to hub or ______.

STAR TOPOLOGY - All computers/devices connect to a central device called ______ or switch.

A single break in the cable can disrupt the entire network in a ______ network.

Each device requires a single cable ______ connection between the device and hub.

Hub is the single point of ______.

MESH TOPOLOGY - Each computer connects to every ______.

WIRELESS NETWORKING - Do not require physical ______.

Particularly useful for remote access for ______ users.