Welcome to SimpleNetworkTopologies’s documentation!

SimpleNetworkTopologies is software for the visualization of different network topologies. It will be of use to anyone interested in learning more about network topology! Please see the User's Guide for information on how to use SimpleNetworkTopologies, or the Developer's Guide for information on how to contribute!

The 6 topologies to explore include: Generic- Generic Topologies are just basic setups of any number of nodes/ Computers that are connected in no specific way, and can be changed to accommodate different connections.

Star- Star Networking topologies consist of each separate computer/ node that separately connect to a central switch or hub. This is a common topology that allows for continued use, if for some reason one cable or connection fails.

Bus- The Bus Networking topology is built using multiple nodes/ Computers connected to a switch or hub by a single connection cable.This is not too common due to its ability to run slower than normal, because of a high influx of connections all through one single cable.

FullyConnected- FullyConnected topologies are made of a group of nodes that are each connected to every other node/computer on the network. This allows for fast connections within a network simultaneously.

Ring- Ring Topologies are made of nodes that are connected by edges that pass around a token to receive connection. This is helpful when a Network needs to flow all in one direction.

Mesh- Mesh is helpful to attend to different needs of a network. Like a hybrid of Generic and Fully Connected topologies that can be used to enstate a network with mixed needs.