Network Topology

Referto the way data flow in the network.

Paradigm to connect Network Link and Network Node

Bus topology

All Network Node connect to a Center Network Link

Pros:

• Easy to setup with small number of devices
  Cons:
• In the case of damage, it will damage the whole network
  Use case:
• Small number of devices

Star topology

All Network Node link to a center Network Node.

Pros:

• More robust
• Easy to troubleshoot
  Cons:
• If the central node fails then the complete network is damaged
  Use case:
• Home or office network

Ring topology

Each Network Node is connect to 2 Network Node

Pros:

• Nothing
  Cons:
• If one node damage, it damages the whole network
  Use case:
• Rarely use as it's hard to install and manage

Mesh topology

1 Network Node connects to many Network Node

Pros:

• Robust
  Cons:
• Difficult management
  Use case:
• Rarely use

Tree Topology

Similar to Star topology but in tree structure

Pros:

• Nothing
  Cons:
• If a node fails then everything fails
  Use case:
• Rarely use

Hybrid

Combination of the aboves