Network Topology

Network Topology

1. Ring

   • A ring network has data flowing one way in a circular format
   • Advantages
     • It is cheap and easy to set up due to low amounts of wires
   • Disadvantages
     • If one node crashes then the entire network breaks, this means that the network is very unreliable

2. Bus

   • This is where each node is connected to a main cable called a bus
   • Advantages
     • It is more reliable than a ring network
   • Disadvantages
     • More expensive than a ring network, and will still break if the main cable it cut

3. Star

   • This is where each node is connected to a main hub
   • Advantages
     • less likely to break, less collisions meaning faster transfer speeds
   • Disadvantages
     • Uses more cables so is more expensive

4. Mesh

   • This is where every node is connected to every other node
   • Advantages
     • If one node breaks then the network will still function
   • Disadvantages
     • Most expensive as it requires many wires

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