NETWORK TOPOLOGY NETWORK TOPOLOGY A network topology refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network. PHYSICAL TOPOLOGY The arrangement of a cabling is the physical topology. LOGICAL TOPOLOGY The path that data travels between computers on a network is the logical topology. Types of Network Topologies. STAR TOPOLOGY All the computers and other devices on the network connect to a central device , thus forming a star . Two types of devices that provide a common central connection point to all the other devices on the network are a hub and a switch . The device that provides a common central connection point for other devices on a ne...
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