Three-Tier Hierarchical Model, Contains a Core Layer, Distribution Layer, and Access Layer. , Spine & Leaf, A network with a main source (typically from the ISP) that consists of Routers in the spine and Switches in the leaf to distribute effective network connections to all devices connected within a network., Point to Point (P2P), Minimal connections between two devices within a network. Most cost efficient option., Collapsed Tier Hierarchical Model, Contains a Core Layer and Access Layer. The Distribution layer is consolidated into the Core Layer., Star Hub & Spoke, Devices within a network that are connected to one central unit (typically a router, switch or hub)., Mesh, Network structure (resembling wire, thread or webs) that runs an open net-like pattern allowing devices to be synchronized even if one connection has dropped., Purpose of a Network Topology, Creates a seamless network, eliminates dead zones, and re-routes data is data transportation fails., Topology Considerations, Cost, Device Compatibility, & Network Speed & Efficiency., Bus, a network arrangement where all devices connect directly to a single central cable., Ring, a network setup where devices are connected in a circular, closed loop., Tree, Blends star and bus topologies, resembling a tree with a central root node branching out into multiple levels of child nodes, Hybrid, Combines two or more basic network structures.

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