Network topologies

Network topologies

1. Star

   • Advantages
     • If one of the outer nodes fail, the rest of the network will not be affected
     • No data collisions can happen due to the central node
     • Easier to update the network
   • Disadvantages
     • if the central node fails, the entire network fails
     • It's expensive to set up
     • Extra hardware is required to create this network
   • All of the nodes are connected through a central router or server where all the data flows

2. Mesh

   • Disadvantages
     • It is difficult to set up initially
     • It is difficult to maintain because of it's complex structure
     • If a node fails it can affect the performace of the rest of the network
     • Latency issues are common
   • Advantages
     • It is faster to send and receive data as each node is connected to each other
     • It's almost impossible to take down due to it's complex structure
     • It's much easier to add new nodes and it does not affect the network
   • A network where each node is connected to eachother