Others

Point to point

This is the most simple topology, it is just two nodes connected to each other via one medium.

Mesh

The mesh topology is where nodes are directly connected to two to all other nodes. This topology is the most efficient for sending data directly from one node to another. The internet can be considered as a very large mesh network. Two types of mesh: full and partial.

HIERARCHICAL / TRee

Used in organisations, where users should only be able to access certain nodes.