Network Topology 1. Bus topology -Alternatively referred to as a line topology , a bus topology is a network setup in which each computer and network device are connected to a single cable or backbone. The following sections contain both the advantages and disadvantages of using a bus topology with your devices Pic-2 1. Ring topology - A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring . Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet. Pic-3 1. Star topology- A star topology is a topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch. A star takes