Ring Topology

Question 1

What is Ring Topology?

Answer 1

forms a ring as each computer is connected to another computer, with the last one connected to the first. There are exactly two neighbours for each device.

Question 2

Structures of Ring Topology?

Answer 2

• A number of repeaters are used for Ring topology with large number of nodes to Prevent data loss.
• The transmission is unidirectional, but it can be made bidirectional by having 2 connections between each Network Node, it is called Dual Ring Topology.
• In Dual Ring Topology, two ring networks are formed, and data flow is in opposite direction in them.
• Data is transferred in a sequential manner that is bit by bit.

Question 3

What are the Two Advantages of Ring Topology?

Answer 3

• Transmitting network is not affected by high traffic or by adding more nodes, as only the nodes having tokens can transmit data.
• Cheap to install and expand.

Question 4

What are the Two Disadvantages of Ring Topology?

Answer 4

• Troubleshooting is difficult in ring topology.
• Adding or deleting the computers disturbs the network activity.
• Failure of one computer disturbs the whole network.