Bus Topology: BUS Topology consists of a common channel over which data packets can be transmitted, either to a specific destination or in the broadcast mode. It allows flexible networking as devices can be easily attached. It is economical because a single cable is involved.
Advantages: There are the following advantages of Bus Topology:
- New nodes can be added easily, and all nodes can communicate directly with any other node on the bus.
- Data packets from one station can be received by all other stations.
Disadvantages: There are the following disadvantages of Bus Topology:
- Since all the stations share the channel, only one station can transmit at any one time.
- Possibility of data collision.
