Network Topology and Architecture
The purpose of the paper is to explain the terminology associated with network topology and network architecture. I will explain the difference between, mesh, bus, ring and star topology; as well as Ethernet, token ring and FIDDI, and wireless, including advantages and disadvantages. Network topology connects pairs of nodes of a network using patterns of links.
Mesh Topology
Mesh topology connects each device in a network to every other device in the network.
Some advantages of a mesh topology are that it can work over a long distance, it is reliable, and it provides redundancy and it one device fails the backup device can take over the loss data. Disadvantages of mesh are that is complicate and expensive.
Bus Topology
A bus topology connects a workstation along an open cable or backbone. It is usually connected by an Ethernet cable. Advantages that are listed are that installation and administration is low cost, it is easier to......
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