Various Topologies for Networking

When designing a network for an organization as a network Engineer, you must put into consideration the various network topologies for your network design to become active. Topology describes the way various devices are connected in the network. These topologies are Bus topology, Token Ring topology and Star topology.
Bus Topology: This topology connects switches, routers, hubs, host e.t.c with a cable in a line in the network. This why it is also called linear topology.
                             
                                            
Token Ring Topology: All devices in the network are connected in a ring as shown in the diagram below.

                                       

Star Topology:This topology is widely accepted as the standard topology for network designs all over the world. Star topology has centralized switch or hub while other devices such as host computers connect to the switch in the network.