Computer Science

Computer Science

1. Network Topologies

   • Star
     • If the hub crashes it will fail the whole network
     • All relies on the central hub
     • Simple to operate
     • Allows isolation
   • Ring
     • Maintenance could affect the whole system
     • Any cable failure will cause an entire network crash
     • Passes through all devices
     • Central server not required
   • Bus
     • Performance goes down as computers increase
     • Limited cable length restricts the size of the network
     • Easy and cheap to install
     • Suitable for small networks