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network topology
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- 1Bus Topologylayout structure: A single fibre optic cable connected to a multiple of computers. the computers are laid out in a straight line.
Benefits: the connection is speedy and clear.
drawbacks: If the cable is damaged at any point either start, end or middle; the quality of connection is poor - 2Star Topologylayout structure: computers are organised into a star shape structure with normally a switch or hub in the middle to send and receive data. each computer is connected via fibre optic cable.
benefits: if one of the cables connected to the computer breaks, the other terminals will not be affected. speed of topology is fast.
drawbacks: the cost to implement the network is expensive because of the amount of cable needed - 3ring topologylayout structure: computers are laid out in a ring shaped structure similar to a bus however the computers are connected with a coaxial cables.
benefits: cheap to install
drawback: the quality of the signal can be affected by the noise generated by the coaxial cables
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- Flashcards on network topology, created by Beatriz Fonseca7929 on 25/09/2015.
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