Network Topologies

There are many different topologies used in networking. Each topology uses different protocols for interacting with clients differently. The following are the mainstream topologies:

Bus		Connects all end users using a single network cable
Ring		Also known as a token ring network. Each node is connected to a sequential node in a line, such that there is a continuous loop of nodes.
Star		Most commonly used. The central point of this network is a hub, switch, or router. All end users are connected directly to this node.
Extended Star		This network is made up of multiple star networks. Each central node in each star is connected to one central node of the network.
Hierarchal		This network is similar to an extended star network, except instead of using a central node, it uses a trunk node from which it branches other nodes.
Partial Mesh		This network has several nodes that are all connected with each other at least through another node, but they are not all interconnected
Full Mesh		In this network, every node is directly connected with every single other node.

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