There are four types of Network Topologies:
Mesh Topology
- Every device has a dedicated point, a point link to every other device.
Advantage:
- Eliminating traffic problem
- This topology is robust
Disadvantage:
- Amount of cabling and the number of I/O port is required
-Installation and reconnection are difficult.
Star Topology
- Each device has a directed point to point link only to a central controller (HUB/Switch)
Advantage:
- Does not allow direct between devices
- Less expensive than mesh topology
- Easy to reconfigure and install
- It is robust
Bus Topology
- One long cable act as backbone to link all the device in a network and energy is transformed into heat.
Advantage
-Ease of installation
Disadvantage
-Difficult reconnection and fault isolation
Ring Topology
- Dedicated point to point connection only with two devices on the other side of it. A signal is passed along the ring in one direction.
Advantage:
- Easy to install and reconfigure
Disadvantage:
- Unidirection traffic a break in the ring can disable the entire network
