Network Topologies-

Overview with
Advantages and
Disadvantages
Learning Objective

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Network Topologies
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
Definition

Topology is derivative of two Greek words ‘topo’ and

‘logy’, where topo means 'place' and logy means
'study'. In computer networks, a topology explains how
a network is physically connected and the logical flow
of information in the network. A topology primarily
explains how devices are connected and interact with
each other using communication links.
Topology and it’s Types

•Topology is the term used when geometric representation of how the computers are connected
to each other.
•There are 5 types of topology.

Types of
topology

Mesh Star Bus Ring Hybrid

Type of Topologies - Mesh

In mesh topology, the device is connected to each other on the network through a
dedicated point-to-point link.
Type of Topologies - Star

This star topology doesn’t allow direct communication between devices as its
mandatory to communicate through hub.
Type of Topologies - Bus

Each computer communicates to another computer on the network independently.

Every computer can share the network's total bus capabilities. The devices share the
responsibility for the flow of data from one point to the other in the network.
Type of Topologies - Ring

In ring the components are connected in the form of ring

Type of Topologies - Hybrid

Hybrid is a combination of the previous topologies discussed

Advantages and disadvantages
Summary

In this session, we have discussed about:

• Network Topology
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
Q&A