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Network Topology's

 1. Type of Network Topology




1.1. Physical Topology

Physical Topology: A physical topology describes the way in which the computers or nodes are connected with each other in a computer network. It is the arrangement of various elements(link, nodes, etc.), including the device location and code installation of a computer network. In other words, we can say that it is the physical layout of nodes, workstations, and cables in the network.

Support for Multiple and Mixed Topologies

Many options exist for physical topologies in the RAN transport network, with hub-and-spoke and ring being the most prevalent. Capacity requirements driven by subscriber density, CAPEX of deploying fiber in large geographies, and physical link redundancy considerations could lead to a combination of fiber and microwave rings in access, fiber rings, hub-and-spoke in aggregation and core networks, and so on. The transport technology that implements the RAN backhaul must be independent of the physical topology, or a combination thereof, used in various layers of the network, and must cost-effectively scale to accommodate the explosive increase in bandwidth requirements imposed by the mobile growth.


1.2. Losical Topology

Logical Topology: A logical topology describes the way, data flow from one computer to another. It is bound to a network protocol and defines how data is moved throughout the network and which path it takes. In other words, it is the way in which the devices communicate internally.

Network topology defines the layout, virtual shape, or structure of the network, not only physically but also logically. A network can have one physical topology and multiple logical topologies at the same time.

In this blog, we will mainly concentrate on physical topologies. We'll learn about different types of physical topologies, their advantages, and their disadvantages.


In a computer network, there are mainly six types of physical topology, they are:

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