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Topology - Bus

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Bus Topology

In the bus topology, each computer is connected to a main cable called the bus.

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Reliability

  • The bus topology is unreliable, since if the main cable is broken then the network is shut down completely.
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Troubleshooting

  • Problems with the network can be difficult to find, since a break in the main cable could have occured in any place.
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Expansion

  • The bus topology is easy to build, and new computers can be added very easily.
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Cabling

  • The bus topology does not require many physical cables.

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