Computer Networks. Part Four: LAN Topology

This is fourth in a series about computer networks. The word topology refers to the layout and wiring of a local area network. This video describes the main layouts including the bus, the star, the ring and the mesh, in terms of their advantages and disadvantages. It also describes the role of a hub. The differences in the way that data packets are transmitted on Ethernet and Token Ring networks is illustrated. The increasingly popular wireless mesh network is also described.

[EminoMeneko]

I did and graduated a system/network administration class for 3 years many years back. I was told there are those pieces on each side of a bus for the sake of the signal "keeping good", but saying it is to avoid signal echoes is simply clearer and makes more sense. The difference when you "kind of" know something and actually know something. The 1st one is rather unpleasant while the second is gratifying. I did read a certain amount of IT books and I find very few are good at explaining things. You really seem to do it effortlessly though. This is precious to have people with good pedagogy to spread knowledge.

[kalpanasubedi]

Wow it is very useful and easily understand thank you 😊

[siyahgoz]

Which topology can recover quickly than the other topologies? and why

[tonalddrumpboe]

Uses Ethernet cable: bus topology and star topology
Token: ring topology. Requires token ring interface cards. Whomever gets the electrical token gets to transmit data
Hubs: can be repeater (boost signal, switch or router (reduce traffic)
Wireless mesh using wifi