Topologies

Topologies

1. Bus

   • If main cable brakes then network will fail
   • Data collisions
   • Slow
   • Less cable length
   • Easy to extend

2. Ring

   • All data flows in one direction
   • Network server not needed
   • Cheap
   • Takes a long time because it has to do a full loop

3. Star

   • Expensive
   • Fast
   • Hard to set up
   • If hub brakes then the whole thing crashes