Common Network Topologies Flashcards
Network Topology
Describes the shape of a network.
Physical Topology
The placement of the various components of a network.
Logical Topology
How data flow within a network.
Star-Wired Bus Topology
A hybrid network topology that is cabled in a physical star topology but has a protocol that works logically as if it were operating on a bus topology.
Bus Topology
All computers are connected to a single straight cable installed in a workspace.
Fault Tolerance
A property that enables a system to continue operating properly in the event of one failure or several failures of some of its components.
Star Topology
Each computer is connected by a dedicated cable to a centralized network device like a hub or a switch.
Ring Topology
A network of computers on a cable that is configured in a circle.
Full Mesh Topology
A network where each device has a dedicated connection to every other device.
Partial Mesh Topology
A network where each device has a dedicated connection to many, but not all, devices.
Point-to-Point Topology
A direct connection between two routers or switches, which provides one communication path.
Point-to-Multipoint Topology
One device directly connected to multiple devices by dedicated cables.
Hybrid Topology
A combination of two or more types of physical or logical network topologies working together within the same network.
Network Backbone
Where all of the network segments and servers connect to.
