Network Topologies Flashcards
1
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Two types of Network Topologies
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Star
Mesh
2
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Star Topology
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All the devices are connected to a central switch or server
Can be wired or wireless
3
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Pros of Star Topology
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If a device fails the rest of the network is unaffected
Easy to add more devices to the network
4
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Cons of Star Topology
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wired Star networks, wires/ hardware can be expensive
If there is a problem with switch or server whole network is affected
5
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Mesh Topology
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Decentralised
Network devices are all connected to each other
6
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Pros of Mesh Topology
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No single point likely to fail
If a device fails data can be sent on a different route
