Understanding Network Topology

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

T connectors

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

troubleshoot

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

added

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

ring

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

switch

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

hub

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

ring

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

point-to-point

Hub is the single point of ______.

failure

MESH TOPOLOGY - Each computer connects to every ______.

other

WIRELESS NETWORKING - Do not require physical ______.

cabling

Particularly useful for remote access for ______ users.

laptop

Explore the physical and logical layout of computer networks, including common topologies like bus topology. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using a bus topology for network connections.

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