Running header: NETWORK TOPOLOGIES

Network topologies at Huffman Trucking

Team D: Will Mason, Paul Bropleh II, Detricia Coardes,

Christopher Reese, and Michelle Walker

University of Phoenix

NTC 360

Stephen Omogbehin

February 11, 2007

Network topologies of Huffman Trucking

When implementing a network, a person must understand where all of the components are placed in the proposed network. Understanding the topology, or layout of the network, is important in providing a solid network base. A topology is defined, according to Tomsho, et al, (2004), as "the basic physical layout of a network" (p. 619). However, how the nodes on the network communicate with each other is known as a topology, as well; this is known as the network's logical topology. Huffman Trucking incorporates...