What Differentiates Logical and Physical Topologies?
Computer networks are arranged in a manner that includes the way each is physically connected, which is the physical topology (wired or via the air if wireless), and the logical manner, which pertains to how resources are segregated and allocated. All computer networks have physical and logical topologies, and it is possible for the topologies to be similar. From the user perspective, neither topology matters unless the user is unable to access the resources needed to complete tasks.
Because it is easiest to consider a topology as the way computers and devices are connected, let’s cover wired topologies first. Wired topologies have a physical wire between devices, allowing for communication ...
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