network topologies

network topologies

1. Computers in a network have to be connected in some logical manner

2. The layout pattern of the interconnections between computers in a network is called network topology

3. There are a number of different types of network topologies, including point-to-point, bus, star, ring, mesh, tree and hybrid.

4. what is a network

   • A computer network is a number of computers linked together to allow them to share resources. Networked computers can share hardware, software and data

5. ethernet benefits

   • stable connection
   • reduced possibility of being hacked
   • more secure
   • faster traffic speed
   • will have a good signal quality

6. wifi benefits

   • cheap set-up cost
   • more vulnerable to hacking
   • the signal quality will reduce through walls and other objects
   • can connect multiple devices without needing any extra hardware
   • interference can occur
   • less disruption to the building due to no wires being installed
   • may not able to receive signal
   • tend to have slow transfer speed

7. keywords

   • topology
   • mesh networking
   • star networking
   • wifi