Network topologies

Question 1

What is a mesh network topology?

Answer 1

A system where all computer systems are joined together via cables.

Question 2

What is a star topology?

Answer 2

This is a network where all nodes are connected to a central server/hub.

Question 3

What are the benefits of a mesh topology?

Answer 3

In a mesh topography all nodes are joined together forming a LAN, this means in one of them goes down all of the others can function without an issue.

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of the mesh topology?

Answer 4

It needs a lot of cables to link up all nodes so it can be expensive compared to other topographies. Having many connections may result in redundancies

Question 5

What are the advantages of the star topology?

Answer 5

If a node goes down that isn’t the central hub it will still function as normal, excluding the downed node.

Question 6

What are the negatives of the star topology?

Answer 6

If the central hub/switch goes down the whole system will not be able to function as messages will not be able to pass through the central hub.