COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
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Question
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Bus topology
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Star topology
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Ring topology
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Mesh topology
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Detailed explanation-1: -A mesh topology provides redundant links across the network. If a break occurs in a segment of cable, traffic can still be rerouted using the other cables. This topology is rarely used because of the significant cost and work involved in having network components directly connected to every other component.
Detailed explanation-2: -Another disadvantage of ring topology is that it has a single point of failure. If the ring is broken, the entire network will go down. This can be a problem in large networks where there are many devices and it can be difficult to identify the source of the problem.
Detailed explanation-3: -In a mesh topology, all devices are connected directly to every other device on the network. If one link fails, there is always another available. It is the most fault-tolerant network topology.