Topologies
Pros:
- It is a simple and cost effective design
- It requires less cabling network setup
- Adding more devices is a simple process in the bus structure
Cons:
- If the cable fails the entire network gets disturbed
- The bus cable length is restricted limiting the number of devices
- Increased devices lead to performance issues and data collision
Bus topology
A group of computers or devices connected together to share info and resources
Network
a network that connects devices in a small area
LAN
A computer or system that provides services or resources to other computers in the network like storing files
Server
used for browsing the web
hppts
Pros:
- it offers flexibility and customization as per specific requirements
- It brings the strength of different topologies and optimizes the network performance
- Hybrid topology is easily scalable
Cons:
- Combined topologies get complex to manage and maintain
- The cost is higher than the simple topologies
- Troubleshooting a Hybrid network is time consuming and challenging
Hybrid topology
A security tool that helps to protect as network by blocking unauthorized access
Firewall
A network that connects devices over large distances like cities or countries
WAN
A device that requests services or resources from a server on a network
Client
governs how data is sent over to the internet
Ip
Pros:
- The data has multiple paths. The network remains operational even if there is a failure in the area
- Mesh is an easily scalable topology. Scalability increases the network path as a result the performance of the network
- The data transfer rates and performance is very high
Cons:
- It is a complicated network structure
- It is an expensive network topology because it has multiple connections
- The installation and maintenance are challenging
Mesh topology
A global network of smaller networks that connects millions of computers and devices worldwide
Internet
A system that translates website names into ip addresses so you can visit websites easily
DNS
A unique number assigned to each device on a network, like a home address for computers
IP Address
governs how data is sent over to the internet
TCP
Pros:
- Minimal latency as data travels directly between the connected devices
- It offers a dedicated and direct channel for communication between the connected devices
- It’s simple to setup and requires only only a direct link between the two devices
Cons:
- Expanding the network in this topology is challenging
- Each point to point link requires a dedicated connection between two devices
- P2P topology heavily relies on the infrastructure. Disruption,such as a cable cut or loss of connectivity affects the whole network
Pros:
- Minimal latency as data travels directly between the connected devices
- It offers a dedicated and direct channel for communication between the connected devices
- It’s simple to setup and requires only only a direct link between the two devices
Cons:
- Expanding the network in this topology is challenging
- Each point to point link requires a dedicated connection between two devices
- P2P topology heavily relies on the infrastructure. Disruption,such as a cable cut or loss of connectivity affects the whole network
Point to point topology
A command used to test if a device is connected to a network and how long it takes data to travel between devices
Ping
a company that provides internet access to homes and businesses
ISP
A small piece of data that is sent across the network multiple packet make up larger data like a message or a video
Packet
used for transferring files
FTP
Pros:
- It is easily scalable by adding branches and levels
- Failure in one branch doesn’t affect the network
- Every segment can operate independently in a tree topology. It improves the performance and security of the network
Cons:
- If the central root node gets disrupted, the whole networks gets affected
- The cost of the central hub and cables is much higher
- Due to the hierarchy structure troubleshooting and maintenance becomes challenging
Tree topology
he amount of data that can be sent over a network at one time, similar to how wide a road is for cars
Bandwidth
The address of the webpage or file on the internet like a websites name
URL
A device that connects the network to the internet by converting signals between digital devices and the internet service provider
Modem
A set of rules or standards that allow devices to communicate with each other over a network. In computer networking protocols define how data is formatted, transmitted, and received so that different devices can understand and exchange info
Protocol