network topologies

Question 1

describe Topology

Answer 1

Topology is the term used to describe how devices are connected and how messages flow from device to device. There are two types of network topologies:

· The physical topology describes the physical way the network is wired.

· The logical topology describes the way in which messages are sent.

Question 2

describe a star topology

Answer 2

A star topology uses a hub or switch to concentrate all network connections to a single physical location.

Question 3

ring topology

Answer 3

A ring topology connects neighboring nodes until they form a ring. Signals travel in one direction around the ring. In ring topologies, each device on the network acts as a repeater to send the signal to the next device.

Question 4

bus topology

Answer 4

Network configuration wherein all computers connect to the network via a central bus cable.

Question 5

mesh topology

Answer 5

A mesh topology exists when there are multiple paths between any two nodes on a network.

Mesh Topologies are created using point-to-point connections. This increases the network’s fault tolerance because alternate paths can be used when one path fails.

Question 6

hybrid topology

Answer 6

combinations of different topology

Question 7

wireless topology

Answer 7

uses a access point to connect, can self heal if one device goes offline