In this chapter we present several fundamental networking concepts. We begin with an overview of network topologies, giving examples of the two most general designs on which most topologies are based: ...
A network's topology is the arrangement, or pattern, in which all nodes on a network are connected together. There are several common topologies that are in use, but today the most common ...
A network topology is the basic design of a computer network. It is very much like a road map. It details how key network components such as nodes and links are interconnected. A network's topology is ...