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Bus Topology

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Bus topology is a type of network topology in which every computer and network devices are connected to a single cable. That single cable is known as "backbone".

It is also referred as Line Topology. If the backbone is broken, the entire segment fails. Bus topologies are easy to install and don't require too much cabling compared to the other network topologies. It works well for small distance networking.

Depending on the type of network card used in each computer of the bus topology, a coaxial cable (UTP,STP) or an RJ-45 network cable is used to connect them together.

Diagram of Bus Topology

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Features of Bus Topology

• Transmission of data is only in one direction.
• Every network device or computer is connected to a single cable.
• There is no signal generation on each node or router.

Advantages of Bus Topology

• It is used for small networks.
• It requires less cable length compared to other network topology.
• It is easy to install and maintain.
• Expanding of the network is easy in this network topology.
• Its cost of installation is cheaper.
• It does not need any specialized network equipment.
• Easy to add a computer to the network.

Disadvantages of Bus Topology

• If backbone ‘main cable’ fails (damaged) then whole network fails.
• Cable length is limited.
• If too many files are sent on network then the network will be slow.
• It is slower than the ring topology.
• It is difficult to identify the problems if whole network goes down.
• It can be hard to troubleshoot individual device issues.
• It is not great for large networks.
• High transmission losses data due to collisions.

Where Bus Topology is used?

This topology is used in Ethernet network.

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