NETWORK TOPOLOGY
CONTENT
- Network Topology
- Categories of Network Topology
- Types of Network Topology
- Intranet
Definition of Network Topology
Network topology is the arrangement of various network elements used in data transmission and the formation of interconnections like nodes and links with each other. This linking of various elements is known as network topology.
Categories of Network Topology
Network topology is of two categories:
- Physical topology
- Logical topology
Physical Topology
Physical topology is the mapping out of the various interconnections that are visible and which is the physical design of that network.
Logical Topology
Logical topology is the mind mapping of such intercommunication diagrams that you make while identifying a network. It shows how the data flows within a functioning network.
Types of Network Topology
Point to Point
This is the simplest and the earliest type of topology that links two endpoints. This has been used by telephonic systems and is the oldest type of network topology. A simple example of such a topology is how mainframes and mini-computers are connected to terminals.
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