The arrangement of a network

Akronim: Network Topology

Network Topology
The different way computers (and network enabled peripherals) are arranged on or
connected to a network. The most common network topologies are:

Star. All computers are connected to a central hub.
Ring. Each computer is connected to two others, such that starting at any one computer
you can trace the connection through each computer back on the ring back to the first.
Bus. All computers are connected to a central cable, normally termed bus or backbone.
Tree. Group of start networks each connected to a linear bus.

These topologies can be mixed.

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