Network+ N10-009 Wired Network Topologies
Network topology describes how various elements—such as links (cables), nodes (devices like clients, servers, routers), and their connections—are arranged within a network. It can refer to both the physical layout (how components are physically connected) and the logical layout (how data flows through the arrangement) of the network.
Network Topology
Refers to the arrangement of different elements like links, nodes, clients, and servers that make up a computer network.
Key Terms
Network Topology
Refers to the arrangement of different elements like links, nodes, clients, and servers that make up a computer network.
Physical Topology
Used to show how the network device and components are physically cabled and connected together.
Logical Topology
Talks about how the traffic is actually going to flow in the network.
Point-to-Point
Simplest form of network topology that involves a direct connection between two devices.
Ring Topology
A network configuration where eatch device is connected to two other devices, forming a circular data path,
Fiber Distrubuted Data Interface (FDDI)
Used to conduct data transmissions on fiber optic lines in a local area network.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Network Topology | Refers to the arrangement of different elements like links, nodes, clients, and servers that make up a computer network. |
Physical Topology | Used to show how the network device and components are physically cabled and connected together. |
Logical Topology | Talks about how the traffic is actually going to flow in the network. |
Point-to-Point | Simplest form of network topology that involves a direct connection between two devices. |
Ring Topology | A network configuration where eatch device is connected to two other devices, forming a circular data path, |
Fiber Distrubuted Data Interface (FDDI) | Used to conduct data transmissions on fiber optic lines in a local area network. |
Bus Topology | All of the network devices are connected to a single central cable, called the bus or backbone. |
Star Topology | One of the most common network layouts that is used today. Eatch node in the network is connected to a centralized connection point. (Normally a switch) |
Hub-and-Spoke Topology | A variation of the star topology where the central node (hub) is connected to mutiple nodes (spokes). |
Mesh Topology | Features a point-to-point connection between every single device on the network to create a robust and redundant network. |
Full-mesh Topology | Every node is connected to every other node in the network. |
Partial-mesh Topology | Some nodes are organized in a full mesh scheme, while others are only connected to one or two devices in the network. |