Net-Topology (Roles)

• In computeral Networks some devices have special roles to ensure the functionality of the network
• In a Wired Network Routers are responsible for the transmission of data between different segements of the network to send the data closer to desired destination
• Ordinary devices are not able/not allowed to fulfill the role of routers
• In the field of Mobile Computing the functionality of the network often needs ordinary devices act as routers
• If each device an mobile network acts as a participant and a router at the same time, other roles of the devices are possible, e.g. if the routing is done in a hierarchical way (see Uniform Protocols and Non-Uniform Protocols)

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