Understanding Computer Networks - 03-03-2025
Understanding Computer Networks - 03-03-2025
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Exploring Network Types & Transmission
Channels
WHAT IS A COMPUTER
NETWORK?
A computer network is a system where
multiple devices are connected to share data
and resources.
Examples: Internet, office networks,
school networks.
Networks improve communication and
data transfer.
WHY ARE NETWORKS
IMPORTANT?
Help in sharing files, printers, and
internet connections.
Enable faster communication (emails,
video calls).
Improve business and education
connectivity.
TYPES OF NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
A network topology is the way computers
are arranged in a network.
Star Topology
Mesh Topology
Hybrid Topology
Tree Topology
Bus Topology
BUS TOPOLOGY
All devices are connected to a single central
cable.
Bus topology is a network topology where all
medium.
All devices on the network can receive the same
How it works
Each device in a ring topology is connected to
exactly two other devices.
Data is sent from the sender device to the receiver
device through the devices in the ring.
A token, or segment of information, is sent through
the ring.
When a computer on the network can decode the
token, it receives data.
EXAMPLE OF RING TOPOLOGY
the hub
Nodes connect to the hub in a star-like
pattern
Communication between nodes happens
Usage:
Military networks, emergency
communication.
HYBRID TOPOLOGY
like a tree.
There's only one path between any two
network nodes.
TREE TOPOLOGY
Advantages
If one node fails, the rest of the network isn't
affected.
It's easy to expand the network by adding
nodes.
It's easy to detect errors.
network.
Disadvantages
It requires a lot of cables.
difficult.