Topologies

Topologies

1. Star

   • There is a server in the middle that every other node to.
   • If one computer breaks other still work.
   • If the server breaks nothing works.

2. Bus

   • This is where all the nodes are put in a row along a backbone to connect them together.
   • If the Backbone breaks nothing further on will work.
   • It's cheaper because you don't need loads of cabling.

3. Mesh

   • All the components are connected to each other.
   • It's easy to find any faults in the network.
   • It can be expensive to setup especially if there's lots of components in the network.
   • It's more secure as messages go direct and don't go through other components.

4. Ring

   • All the nodes are connected together in a ring to communicate.
   • If one node break they all break.
   • It's cheap as you don't need to have lots of cables.