Answer:
NETWORK TOPOLOGY.
This refers to the way in which nodes are connected in a network.
Network topology can be physical or logical
Types of physical topology are
- Star topology
- Ring topology
- Bus topology
- Tree topology
- Cellular topology and more...
STAR TOPOLOGY.
In star topology,all nodes are connected to a central device.eg hub.
Advantages.
- It is upgradable,flexible and reliable than other types of topologies.
Why?
It is more reliable than other types of topology because it provide the inherent advantage that a new node can be added with ease; only the central device will have to be updated.
- It is easy to troubleshoot.
hope it helps.