Types of Network Topology: Bus, Ring, Star, Mesh, Tree Diagram

14/12/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Network topology describes how devices in a network are connected physically and logically. Choosing the right topology affects performance, scalability, and maintenance.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Point-to-Point (P2P): Direct link between two devices. Fast, simple, but limited to small areas.• Bus Topology: Single backbone cable connecting all nodes. Cost-effective for small LANs but prone to traffic collisions.• Ring Topology: Devices connected in a closed loop, using tokens to pass data. Offers equal access, but a single failure can affect the network.• Star Topology: All devices connect to a central hub. Easy troubleshooting and device management, hub failure can halt affected nodes.• Mesh Topology: Every device connected to every other. Highly redundant, secure, and fault-tolerant, but expensive and complex.• Tree Topology: Hierarchical topology combining star and bus features. Easy management and expansion, heavily cabled.• Hybrid Topology: Combines two or more topologies. Flexible and scalable, but complex and costly.How to Choose:Bus: cheapest, small networksStar: good for future expansion and twisted pair cablingFull Mesh: ideal redundancy and connectivityHybrid: best for mixed-use scenariosReklam / Tanıtım:🌐 Reserve your permanent digital ad space: AdParcel.io📗 Learn software testing in 1 day: TestingIn1Day.com💻 Connect with tech founders: StartupMafia.netNetwork topology is the blueprint of connectivity. Choose wisely, because the structure determines speed, reliability, and scalability.