Network Topology and Elements of Network
The arrangement or connection patterns of computers or nodes or devices used in the network is known as network topology.The network topology describes how the computers and networking devices are linked with each other. This note provides us an information about network topology along with elements of network.
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The arrangement or connection patterns of computers or nodes or devices used in the network is known as network topology.The network topology describes how the computers and networking devices are linked with each other. This note provides us an information about network topology along with elements of network.
Things to Remember
- The arrangement or connection patterns of computers or nodes or devices used in the network is known as network topology
- In this topology, all the computers are connected in a single cable.
- In star topology, all the computers are connected with switch/hub.
- In ring topology, all the computers or devices are connected to each other in a closed loop by single communication cable.
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What is a parallelogram ? Write its 3 Properties.

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What is a rectangle ? Write its 4 properties.

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What is a square ? What are its properties ?

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Find the angles a , b , c , d e , m , n and p in each of the following figures.

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Fid the measurement of all the four angles of the given parallelograms.

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In the figure , ABCD is a parallelogram and ΔEBC is an equilateral triangle. Find the value of DCE.

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In the give paralleogram PQRS , QPS = (5x + 5) and PQR = (4x - 5) , find te value of x.

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T is a point o side QR of the given parallelogram PQRS. if PQ = PT , QPT = x
and PQT = 4x , then find the vallue of PSR

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A figure formed by joining ends of two line segmet which bisect each other perpendicularly is a rhombus.

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All angles of a rectangle are right angle.

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Diagonals of a rectangle are equal .

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If the diagonals of a parallelogram (in D which adjacent sides are not equal) are equal , then it is a rectangle.

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If the diagonals of a rhombus are equal , then it is a square.

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The lines joining the mid points of the opposite sides of a quadrilateral bisect each other.

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Network Topology and Elements of Network
The arrangement or connection patterns of computers or nodes or devices used in the network is known as network topology.The network topology describes how the computers and networking devices are linked with each other.
There are different types of network topology they are as follows:
1. Bus Topology

In this topology, all the computers are connected in a single cable.The common cable is known as network bus. The network interface card of each computer is connected to the network bus through a T-connector. The terminators are attached at both the end of the network bus.
Advantages
- It is inexpensive and easy to install because all the computers in the network are attached to one single cable.
- The failure of one computer does not affect the performance of the rest of the networks
- Computers may be easily added or removed from the network.
Disadvantages
- If a problem arises at any point of the cable, the entire network goes down.
- It tends to slow down under a heavy load.
- In this topology, troubleshooting could be difficult.
2. Star Topology

In this topology, all the computers are connected with switch/hub.It is the most popular topology used today. In star topology, twisted pair cable is used foe joining nodes and hub. Each nodes is connected individually in the network. When any nodes data or message, they reach to the destination node through the hub/switch.
Advantages
- It is easy to add or remove computers from this topology.
- If one link fails in network, the other workstations are not affected.
- It is more reliable.
- In this topology, very high transmission rates is possible.
Disadvantages
- It the central switch/hub fails, the whole network goes down.
- Long cable length is required, since each device is directly connected to the hub/switch.
- It may be costly to install since long length cable is required.
3. Ring topology

In this topology, all the computers or devices are connected to each other in a closed loop by single communication cable. Data transfer takes place in one direction from one node to another around the ring. It is also called loop network.
Advantages
- Each computer does not have to depend on the central device as each computers controls transmission to and from itself.
- It has short cable connection which increases network reliability.
- It supports very high data transmission rate.
Disadvantages
- It is difficult to change network structure.
- If a single computer fails, at least a portion of network wont work.
Elements of Network
- NIC (Network Interface Card) : It is a hardware device which contains electronic circuitry needed to ensure reliable communication between workstation and server.
- Hub: A hub is simply a multiport repeater and is the control component of the network transmission mode.
- Router: A router is a network connecting device. Although a router can transfer data between network that uses the same technology, it commonly transfers data between network using different technologies.
- Repeater: A repeater accepts weak signals, electrically regenerates them anhd then sends the message on their way.
- Bridge: A bridge is the connection of hardware and software that connects the network that uses similar communication system.
- Bandwidth: It is the amount of data that can be transmitted through communication channel in a fixed time period. It is expressed in Hertz.
- Server: Server is the main computer that provides services, data and other resources to other computers.
- Workstation: It is the place where the client works. It requests services, data and other resources to other computers.
- Modem (Modulator Demodulator) : It is a device which converts analog data to digital and vice -versa.
- Gateway: A gateway is a network connecting device that interconnects two networks using different technologies.
Protocol
A protocol is a set of rule for communicating across the internet.
List of protocol
- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
- FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
Lesson
Networking and Telecommunication
Subject
Computer Science
Grade
Grade 10
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