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What is a network topology? It's simply the geography or layout of a network. Which type is best for a particular environment depends on a number of factors, including the number of computers (nodes) on the network and the geographical area. This article examines the most common computer networking topologies.
Bus Topology
With a bus network, a number of computers are connected using a single cable. If one computer wants to communicate with another on the network it simply sends a message through the connecting cable which is then picked up by the requesting, or receiving, computer.
With bus networks, computers normally connect to the main cable using an interface connector. Because there is only one cable connecting all the computers, it's one of the cheapest networking solutions. And it's easy to install and extend. However, if the cable has any type of problem, the whole network goes down.
Read the article here: Common Networking Topologies
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