network topologies

network topologies

1. types of topology networks

   • star topology
     • advantages
       • if one node dies the others wont be affected
       • its easy to add more devices to the network
       • better performance than other setups
     • disadvantages
       • can be expensive
       • a professional needs to set it up
     • how are the nodes connected
   • mesh topology
     • advantages
       • almost impossible to take down
       • consistent data transmission
       • no need for central hierarchy
     • disadvantages
       • if one node dies it will affect the rest of the nodes
       • complex structure

2. what is a topology

   • the layout of a network