Networking Fundamentals

Logical versus physical topology

At this point, you might be wondering what a topology actually is, so I think it is probably best that we clear that up first and foremost. In relation to networks, a topology can be thought of as a map that details how the network fits together and how the data travels. Topologies can be classed as either physical or logical. A physical topology describes how the devices are connected together, whereas a logical topology describes how the data travels from device to device. This can be quite difficult for people to understand, so what I would like you to do is think about getting to work, home, or the local shopping center. My journey is like this:

1. Cycle to the local train station.
2. Train from the local train ...