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Peer-to-Peer Network
A Peer-to-Peer network is a network in which all the computers or devices are linked together
with equal privileges and responsibilities for processing
data. A Peer-to-Peer network has no dedicated server.
Each device can act as both a client and a server.

Client/Server Network
In a Client/Server network, clients access resources from a central server. The server is responsible
for managing all the resources such as files, directories, printers, etc.

Client Identify the types of networks,

Client devices and network cables in
a computer lab.

Server
Client Client

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES

Network topology describes the physical or logical layout of the network, that is, how all the
components (such as computers, cables and switches) are interconnected. Common network
topologies include:

Bus topology: In this topology, all devices are
connected to a single central cable called the
bus. Data travels in both directions along the
bus, but only one device can send data at a
time. It is less secure and not very robust - if
the main cable fails, the entire network stops
working. Bus topology is suitable for small
networks that need low speed and have a
limited budget because they are inexpensive
to set up.

Star topology: In this topology, all devices are connected
to a central hub or switch, which manages data
transmission. It is a robust topology because if one
connection fails, only that device is affected. Fault
detection and isolation are easy in this setup. However,
if the central node fails, the entire network stop working.

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Networks Around Us