Computer – Topology

A network topology is the physical layout of the network in which all the devices are connected among themselves. The point of connection to the network by the stations are called Computer Nodes or Link Stations.

·         When a number of stations are connected directly to the central station or controller it is known as Star Topology.

·         When all the stations are connected to a single communication line that is referred to as a bus, it is known as Bus Topology.

·         When all the stations are connected with each other in a logically circular form, it is known as Ring Topology. Failure of a station in a ring topology causes the disruption in the entire ring framework.