COMPUTER NETWORKING

Detailed explanation-1: -The topology with highest reliability is ‘mesh topology’. This type of topology contains at least two nodes with two or more paths between them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mesh topology provides an inherent advantage that there is no single point of failure. Overall performance of the setup is independent of a single node or a single system. Sites that are geographically close can communicate with each other. Its main drawback is maintenance and key maintenance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mesh topology is inherently reliable and redundant, and can be expanded quickly. A wireless mesh network doesn’t require elaborate planning and site mapping. Nodes can be up and running as soon as administrators mount them.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a full mesh network topology, each node is connected directly to all the other nodes. In a partial mesh topology, only some nodes connect directly to one another. In some cases, a node must go through another node to reach a third node. Every node in a full mesh network is directly connected to every other node.