NETWORKS

NETWORKS

1. STAR

   • ADVANTAGES
     • Fast
       • Low chance of collisions
     • Easy to add new computers
     • Low chance of catastrophic failure
   • DISADVANTAGES
     • Expensive
     • Failure of the switch will take down the network

2. RING

   • DISADVANTAGES
     • High chance of catastrophic failure
     • Difficult to add new computers
   • ADVANTAGES
     • Cheap to install
     • No collisions

3. BUS

   • ADVANTAGES
     • Cheap to install
   • DISADVANTAGES
     • High chance of catastrophic failure
     • High chance of collisions
       • More computers means more collisions

4. TOPOLOGY