Networks

Networks

1. Star Network

   • A network where all devices are connected to a switch or hub.
   • Its extremely reliable & is high performing
   • Its expensive to install(cables), requires extra hardware & relys on the hub

2. Ring Network

   • A ring network is when a device is connected to two or more devices and data is passed through each device until it returns to destination
   • Transfers data quickly & no data collisions
   • If one device or the main cable fails then the network will fail

3. Bus Network

   • A Bus network is all the workstations, servers and printers are joined to one cable(bus). At each end of the cable a terminator is fitted to stop signals going back to the bus.
   • It is easy to install & is cheap as it doesnt require much cable
   • If the main cable fails the whole network fails, the more workstations the slower the network & every workstation see the data

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