TREE Topology

• Tree Topology

  A hierarchical network topology resembling a tree's branches, combining characteristics of both star and bus topologies
• Data Transmission in Tree Topology

  Data moves either downwards from the root node to the leaf nodes or upwards from the leaf nodes towards the hierarchy, depending on the data's destination
• Routing Protocols in Tree Topology

  • Determine the path that data should take through the network, assessing factors like network congestion, number of hops, and operational status of network paths to choose the most efficient route
• Tree Topology

  • Nodes are connected to a central node, which is then connected to one or more nodes at a higher level, and this pattern continues to expand outward like a tree
  • The topmost node is called the "root" and serves as the origin point for the network
  • From the root, the network branches out to secondary nodes (intermediate nodes), which may have their own connected nodes (child nodes), and so on
• Intermediate Nodes in Tree Topology

  • Facilitate data transmission between the root and leaf nodes, acting as relay points to ensure data can travel from the root to the farthest ends of the network
• Data Transmission in Tree Topology

  1. Data moves either downwards from the root node to the leaf nodes (child nodes) or upwards from the leaf nodes towards the hierarchy, depending on the data's destination

  2. The child nodes can further branch out to more child nodes, creating multiple levels in the network

  3. This hierarchical approach ensures an organized data flow across the network, enabling efficient communication between various devices and servers
• Leaf Nodes in Tree Topology

  Represent the network's endpoints, such as computers, printers, and other networked devices, as the final recipients or originators of data
• Data Traffic Handling in Tree Topology

  • Data traffic is handled by following a hierarchical structure where every device has a specific role, with the root node serving as the central point of communication and transmitting data to its child nodes
• Routing Protocols in Tree Topology

  Determine the path that data should take through the network, assessing factors like network congestion, number of hops, and operational status of network paths to choose the most efficient route for data transmission
• Intermediate Nodes in Tree Topology

  Facilitate data transmission between the root and leaf nodes, acting as relay points to ensure data can travel from the root to the farthest ends of the network
• Advantages of Tree Topology

  • Easily accommodates expansion
  • Simplifies network management and monitoring
  • Facilitates organized data flow and routing
  • Minimizes bandwidth usage
  • Isolates problems in one branch
  • Integrates various network devices and protocols
• Disadvantages of Tree Topology

  • Failure in the root node or primary branches can disrupt the entire network
  • Increasing complexity of wiring and configuration with network growth
  • Slower network performance due to high number of nodes
  • Communication delays due to data passing through multiple nodes
  • Increased cost for expanding the network
  • Disruptive modifications to the network structure