COMMON LAYOUT OF

NETWORK TOPOLOGY
 MESH
-it is a networkTOPOLOGY
setup where each of the computers
is connected to every device on the network
allowing for most transmissions to be distributed
even one of the connections go down.
- It is commonly use in wireless network.
2 types of Mesh
Topology
Full Mesh Topology
• Every computer in the
network has connection to
each of the other computers
in that network.

• Using the formula: n(n-1)/2

the number of connection
can be calculated.
 Partially Mesh
Topology
•at least two of the computers in the network have connection
to multiple other computers in that network.
•If one of the primary computers or connections in the
network fails, the rest of the network continues to operate
normally.
•It is less expensive compare to fully connected mesh.
 MESH TOPOLOGY
A DVA N TAG E S :
• Manages high amounts of traffic, because multiple
devices can transmit data simultaneously.
• A failure of one device does not cause a break in the
network or transmission of data.

D I S A DVA N TAG E S :
• it cost higher than other network topologies, making it
a less desirable option.
• Building and maintaining the topology is difficult and
time consuming.
 STAR TOPOLOGY
• All computers are connected to a central
wire poin at such as a hub or a switch.
• The central network device acts as
a server and the peripheral devices act
as clients.
• All data passes through central network
device like hub, switch, or computer.
 STAR TOPOLOGY

ADVANTAGES:
• if one computer failed the other computers wouldn’t be affected.
• Easy to add another computer to the network .

DISADVANTAGE:
• If the central computer, hub, or switch fails, the entire network goes
down and all computers are disconnected from the network.
• May have a higher cost to implement, especially when using a switch or
router as the central network device.
 BUS
T O Preferred
• Alternatively O L OtoGasYa line topology
• Network setup in which computers and
network device are connected to a single
cable or backbone.

• This backbone is called coaxial cable

• Terminators are required both ends of a

cable
 BUS TOPOLOGY

ADVANTAGE:
• It requires less cable length than a star topology.
• It is easy to extend a bus.
• Failure of a device or node does not affect the other device.

DISADVANTAGE:
• Terminators are required for both ends of the main cable.
• If a main cable is damaged, the network fails or splits into two.
 RING TOPOLOGY
• A ring topology is a network configuration in
which computer is connected to each other in the
shape of close loop.

• Every computer on this ring has two neighbors for

communication purposes.

• Each data packet is sent around the ring until it reaches

its final destination.

• This kind of topology is very old and is rarely use today

 RING TOPOLOGY

ADVANTAGE:
• All data flows in one direction, reducing the chance of packet collisions.
• A network server is not needed to control network connectivity between each
workstation.
• Data can transfer between workstations at high speeds.

DISADVANTAGE:
• All data being transferred over the network must pass through each workstation on
the network, which can make it slower than a star topology.
• The entire network will be impacted if one workstation shuts down.