Network Topologies Michigan Technological （网络拓扑密歇根科技）.pdfVIP

Network Topologies • LANs and WANs - Geographical coverage • LANs – A single geographical location, such as office building, school, etc – Typically High speed and cheaper. • WANs – Spans more than one geographical location often connecting separated LANs – Slower – Costly hardware, routers, dedicated leased lines and complicated implementation procedures. 1 Network Topologies • Topology - Physical and logical network layout – Physical – actual layout of the computer cables and other network devices – Logical – the way in which the network appears to the devices that use it. • Common topologies: – Bus, ring, star, mesh and wireless 2 1 Bus topology • Uses a trunk or backbone to which all of the computers on the network connect. • Systems connect to this backbone using T connectors or taps. • Coaxial cablings ( 10Base-2, 10Base5) were popular options years ago. 3 Bus Topology Advantages Disadvantages Cheap and easy to implement Network disruption when computers are added or removed Require less cable A break in the cable will prevent all systems from accessing the network. Does not use any specialized network Difficult to troubleshoot. equipment. 4