Selection criteria for selecting network topology.
1. Size of the network & number of devices or nodes being connected.
2. Ease of configuration & installing.
3. The ease of adding new device in an existing network.
4. The ease of fault indication & reflection.
5. Number of physical links required to be used for connecting the devices.
6. Need of network connecting devices such as repeaters, switches, hubs etc.
7. Costs involved.
8. Need of security.
9. Need of network administration.