Topologies

Bus Topology
A bus topology is the easiest topology to set up but has its problems, such as if the central cable has a problem it will stop the whole topology from working.


Star topology
A star topology links multiple computers together through a central device like a router or hub. These topologies are good because one computer can be disconnected but it wont affect the reset of the topology.



Ring Topology
Ring topologies are raerly used nowadays but are ar reliable and steady way to connect to a network, this is due to its way of transmitting the data, it passes both ways around the topology, they are used when reliablity is key, the stock exchange or a nuclear reactor for example.



Mesh Topology
Mesh toplogies are the best form of topologies as they have lots of choices on where they can send the data through in order to make sending the information faster and more reliable. The internet is the most common mesh topology, when recieving data from the internet it is sent through the best route in order to maintain speed and reliablity.