Types of topology used in Nepal

Made by: Tanuja Ayer

 Introduction
Network topology is the inter-
connected pattern of network
components. A network topology
may be physical, mapping
hardware configuration, or logical,
mapping the path that the data must
take in order to travel around the
network.
The three main types of topology are:

• Bus Topology
• Ring Topology
• Star Topology
 Bus Topology
This type of topology uses a segment
of single cable to connect nodes. All
nodes and network devices are
connected to single cable called bus
topology. Terminators are attached at
the cable's start and end points. When
it has exactly two end points, it is
called linear bus topology.
Application of bus topology
Bus network topologies are used
when a small, cheap and often
temporary network is needed that
does not rely on very high data-
transfer speeds. They may be used
in locations such as a laboratory or
office.
 Ring Topology
Ring topology forms a closed-loop as each
computer is connected to another computer
with the last one connected to the first is called
ring topology. It uses fiber optic cable to
transfer data. Each and every computer has
equal responsibilities.
Application of ring topology
This topology may be used in LANs as
well as WANs. In the telecommunications
industry, ring topology is commonly
utilised in SONET (Synchronous optical
network) fibre networks. Many
organizations are also used the ring
network as a backup system for their
existing network.
 Star Topology
It is a type of topology which connects all
nodes to central device called hub/switch
through a cable. It is probably the most
common topology. Switch acts as a
repeater for data flow. Star topology can
be used with twisted pair, optical fiber
and coaxial cable.
Application of star topology
Many institutes, airports, hospitals, and
banks are places where you can easily
find star topology as the most
commonly used network connection. In
star topology, each device in the
network completely depends on the
central hub, i.e. if the hub fails, the
whole network fails.