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CAN may also stand for Corporate
Area Network or Controller Area
Lab Network.
College
Library
Campus Area Network or Cluster Area Network
i + TOPOLOGY
The layout or arrangement of computers or nodes in a network is referred to as topology. The
choice of topology depends on factors such as cost, flexibility, and reliability. The efficiency and
reliability of a network is determined by its structure. In other words, Topology refers to the
geometric arrangement of computers or nodes in a network. Let us learn about them.
Bus Topology
In this topology, all the nodes are connected
to a single common path. It is simple and
easy to maintain. Additional nodes can be
connected at any point along its length. The
major disadvantage of this topology is that
fault detection in this topology is very difficult.
Bus Topology
Ring Topology
In this topology, all the nodes are connected in a circular path.
The messages travel in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. Any
damage to the cable of any node or device can result in breakdown
of the whole network.
Ring Topology
Star Topology
In this topology, central node acts as a hub to which all the other
nodes are connected. As compared to the bus topology, star
topology requires more devices and cables. The addition of a
new node to a star topology is difficult as it involves a connection
all the way to the central node.
Star Topology
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