Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a communication network.
Think of a topology as a network's virtual shape or structure. This shape does not necessarily correspond to the actual physical layout of the devices on the network. For example, the computers on a home network may be arranged in a circle in a family room, but it would be highly unlikely to find a ring topology there.
Network topologies are categorized into the following basic types:
Differences between LAN, MAN, and WAN
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