Topologies

Topologies

1. Star topology

   • Advantages
     • Low chances of failure
     • No collisions
   • Disadvantages
     • Expensive
     • Depends on a switch

2. Ring topology

   • Advantages
     • Cheap to install
     • No collisions
   • Disadvantages
     • Difficult to expand
     • High chance of catastrophic failure

3. Bus topology

   • Advantages
     • Cheap to install
   • Disadvantages
     • Slow down a lot of computers
       • Lots of collisions