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The logical topology is always the BUS topology, and physical topology remains the same. T/F
False. The physical topology can be different.
What are four descriptions of a RING topology?
A bus line with the end points connected together, A break in the ring breaks the network, Often implemented with multiple rings (often two) that counter rotate, and Not very common in the LAN anymore, but is still used in the MAN and the WAN (SONET especially).
What is a network topology?
A topology is basically a map that can describe how a network is laid out or how the network functions.
Access to a network's resources is controlled by a central server (or servers). A central server (or servers) determines what resources get shared, who is allowed to use the resources, and even when the resources can be used. What is this referring to?
Client-server technology.
Point-to-multipoint is not a common topology when implementing a WAN connection. T/F
False.
What is a combination of peer-to-peer and client-server networking?
Hybrid technology.
What are four descriptions of a MESH topology?
Multiple connections between nodes on the network. Full mesh means that every node has a physical connection to every other node. A full mesh topology is expensive to install because of the amount of wiring and network interfaces required. Partial mesh means that there are multiple paths between nodes
What are three descriptions of a STAR topology?
Nodes radiate out from a central point, When implemented with a switch, a break in a segment only brings down the segment, and Most common implementation of the modern LAN.
Each node is responsible for the resources it is willing to share in what?
Peer to peer technology.
No one node or group of nodes controls access to a specific type of resource (no server is present) in what?
Peer to peer technology.
Nodes control and grant access to resources on the network in what?
Peer to peer technology.
A central device controls the paths to all other devices, Differs from a star in that the central device is intelligent, Wireless networks often implement point-to-multipoint topologies. What does this refer to?
Point-to-point.
What is a logical and physical topology?
The network topology can be described by either its logical or physical properties. A logical topology describes the theoretical signal path, while a physical topology describes the physical layout of the network.
What are four descriptions of a BUS topology?
The signal traverses from one end of the network to the other, A break in the line breaks the network, The ends of the line must be terminated in order to prevent signal bounce, and The network cable is the central point.
As time went on, the bus topology developed some mechanical problems. That led to the development of different physical topologies; however, the logical topology remained the same in order to maintain backward compatibility. T/F
True
What are five descriptions of a point-to-point topology?
Two nodes or systems connected directly together, Two PCs connected with a crossover cable creates a point-to-point topology, Two routers connected via a serial link creates a point-to-point topology, No central device is required to manage the connection, Is a common topology when implementing a WAN connection.
Are peer to peer and client server examples of topologies? Why or why not?
Yes and no. No. They don't describe the signal path or the physical layout of the network. And yes. They describe the how the network functions.
When the WAP sends, all devices on the network receive the data; when a device sends, its data is only passed along to the destination. What is this an example of?
point-to-multipoint.
