Linier Network Topology

Here I will discuss about Linear Topology. Computer network with linear topology usually called linear bus topology, this layout includes a general layout. One main cable connecting each connection point (computer) connected with a connector called T Connector and the ends must be terminated with a terminator. BNC-type connectors used (British Naval Connector),

BNC connector actually is the name not the name of the cord, the cable used is RG 58 (Cable Coaxial thinnet). Installation of linear bus topology is very simple and inexpensive, but most consist of 5-7 computers.






Connector type consists of

1. BNC cable connector -> To connect the cable to the T connector.

2. BNC T connector -> To connect the cable to the computer.

3. Barrel BNC connector -> To connect two BNC cables.

4. BNC Terminator -> To mark the end of the bus topology.

Advantages and disadvantages of computer networks with a linear bus topology is:

• The advantage, saving the cable, the cable layout is simple, easy to develop, do not need central control, and the addition or reduction of the terminal can be done without disturbing the current operation.

• Loss, detection and isolation of faults is very small, high traffic density, data security is less assured, the speed will decrease when the number of users increases, and the necessary repeater for long distance.