SLR1.3 star and mesh network topologies

Question 1

star network

Answer 1

it contains a central switch
all devices are connected to the switch

Question 2

advantages of star networks

Answer 2

easy to set up
if one device fails, no other device is affected
Easy fault detection because the link is often easily identified
It is high-performing as no data collisions can occur

Question 3

disadvantages of star networks

Answer 3

if the central switch fails, all other devices are disconnected
requires more cabling than a bus topology

Question 4

full mesh network

Answer 4

every device is connected to every other device

Question 5

advantage of full mesh networks

Answer 5

if you get a break in any connection, you can still route your traffic via another route

Question 6

disadvantages of full mesh networks

Answer 6

more cabling required and more expensive
more complicated

Question 7

partial mesh networks

Answer 7

multiple routes exist between different devices, but every device is not connected to every other device
this lowers the amount of hardware required, which is a cheaper alternative to full mesh networks