Bus topology ppt

Explanation of Bus Topology By S. Anantha Kumar

1. Explain bus topology By s. Anantha kumar 1

2. Explanation of Bus Topology Bus Topology : A bus topology is a multipoint communication. Int this topology one single and long cable (acts as a back bone) used to leave all other devices in the network. Nodes are connected to the bus cable by droplines and taps. A dropline is a connection between the device and the main cable. A tap is a connector used to contact with the metallic core of the main cable and droplines. In bus topology any computer can send data to any other computer’s because all computers attached to the main cable. 2

3. Explanation of Bus Topology Fig : Bus Topology 3

4. Advantages and disadvantages Advantages : Easy to installation. This topology requires least amount of cables to connect the computers and therefore less expensive. Disadvantages : A fault or break in thevbus cable stops all transmission. The speed of the bus is slow when heavy traffic. 4