Network

Network

1. Topology

   • Star Topology ADV: The star topology is considered the easiest topology to design and implement. One advantage of the star topology is the simplicity of adding additional nodes. DISADV: expensive.
   • Bus Topology ADV: Cable required is least compared to other network topologies. Bus topology can be extended easily on either side. Disadvantages: Becomes slow with the increase in number of nodes. Only a single message can travel at a particular time.
   • Ring Topology ADV = Cheep, no collision DISATV = Still risk of catastrophic

2. ADV

   • Computer Networking helps to develop more opportunities for the field of information security. → A device can be the most influential tool to safeguard personal information.
   • Being on the cheaper side, almost every person can bear the expense of a computer network. → A family can get a new device/node for less than Rs 17000/- and still enjoy the advantages of a network.
   • A network provides a better-personalized experience. → Modern Computers give a very diverse user experience. → One can have more computing power in their pocket as compared to that of astronauts flying in space.

3. DISADV

   • Work-life balance gets changed due to computer networking. → Computer network makes each of the tasks handy in our device and contributes to changing the work-life balance. → It can lead us to lose access to information very quickly.
   • It can lead us to lose access to information very quickly. → If a file crashes over a computer network, we will not be able to access that information instantly. → Managing an extensive network is complex.
   • The cost of computer networking is very high. → Executing the network as a whole, along with the cables, is pretty expensive. → The equipments used in computer networking are also expensive.

4. Types

   • WAN = Wide area network
   • LAN = Local area network