Networks

Networks

1. Topology

   • Ring Network
     • Advantages
       • transfer data quickly
       • cheapest to create and set up
     • Disadvantages
       • if the main cable fails or any device is faulty then the whole network will fail
   • Bus Network
     • Advantages
       • easy to install
       • cheap to install
     • Disagdvantages
       • If main cable fails, whole network will fail
       • speed of data going through network will fail
   • Star Network
     • Advantages
       • very reliable
       • if one fails others will continue to work
     • Disdvantages
       • expensive to install
       • extra hardware required
       • if switch fails, all will be affected