Star Network

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A Level Topic 1 Mindmap am Star Network, erstellt von Caitlin Carr am 14/05/2015.
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Star Network
  1. Uses a central connection point to connect all devices on the network together
    1. Central connection point can be a hub, switch or router
    2. Advantages
      1. FAULT TOLERANT: if one cable breaks, the computers can still be used
        1. LOAD TOLERANT: extra computers can be added without much loss in performance because all computers have their own path to the hub
          1. EASY TO ADD COMPUTERS: computers can be added without disturbing the network
          2. Disadvantages
            1. HIGHER COST: large amount of cabling is needed
              1. DEPENDENCE ON THE CENTRAL HUB, SWITCH OR ROUTER: if the device at the centre of the network fails, the whole network will
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