Network Topoplogy

Network Topoplogy

1. Star Topology - all nodes indirectly connected to eachother through a switch/hub/router

2. Advantages - node or connection failure doesn't affect other nodes, new nodes can be added easily, fewer data collisions can occur

3. Disadvantages - whole network affected if centeral point fails, can be expensive if you need to connect devices through wires

4. Mesh Topology - each node is directly connected to every other node

5. Advantages - communications should always get through due to multiple routes

6. Disadvantages - more mainteneance needed (multiple connections), expensive to implement many connections