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TYPES OF TOPOLOGY
The topology of a network refers to the configuration of cables, computers, and other peripherals.   * Linear Bus   * Star   * Star-Wired Ring   * Tree   * Summary Chart 
Linear Bus 
Ethernet and LocalTalk networks use a linear bus topology. File server, workstations, and peripherals (each hardware is a nodes) are connected to the main run linear cable.
  

Fig. 9. Linear Bus topology 
  
Star
Each node (file server, workstations, and peripherals) connected directly to a central network hub or concentrator. Data on a star network passes through the hub or concentrator before continuing to its destination. The hub or concentrator manages and controls all functions of the network. It also acts as a repeater for the data flow. Common with twisted pair cable, coaxial cable or fibre optic cable can also be used.
  
  
Fig. 10. Star topology top
Star-wired Ring 
Externally star wired topology appear to be the same as a star topology. Internally, the MAU (multistation access unit) of a star-wired ring contains wiring that allows information to pass from one device to another in a circle or ring. The Token Ring protocol uses a star-wired ring topology.
  
Tree
This is a combination of linear bus and star topologies. It consists of groups of star-configured workstations connected to a linear bus backbone cable (See fig. 4).... [continues]

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