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    The document discusses and compares four common network topologies: star, bus, ring, and mesh. 1) Star topology connects all nodes to a central hub or switch. It allows for easy management but a single point of failure. 2) Bus topology uses a single backbone cable. It is simple but the entire network fails if the backbone is broken. 3) Ring topology connects all nodes in a circular path. Data passes through each node slowing speeds but there is no single point of failure. 4) Mesh topology allows all nodes to connect to each other, providing redundancy but at a higher cost than other topologies.

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    The document discusses and compares four common network topologies: star, bus, ring, and mesh. 1) Star topology connects all nodes to a central hub or switch. It allows for easy management but a single point of failure. 2) Bus topology uses a single backbone cable. It is simple but the entire network fails if the backbone is broken. 3) Ring topology connects all nodes in a circular path. Data passes through each node slowing speeds but there is no single point of failure. 4) Mesh topology allows all nodes to connect to each other, providing redundancy but at a higher cost than other topologies.

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    The document discusses and compares four common network topologies: star, bus, ring, and mesh. 1) Star topology connects all nodes to a central hub or switch. It allows for easy management but a single point of failure. 2) Bus topology uses a single backbone cable. It is simple but the entire network fails if the backbone is broken. 3) Ring topology connects all nodes in a circular path. Data passes through each node slowing speeds but there is no single point of failure. 4) Mesh topology allows all nodes to connect to each other, providing redundancy but at a higher cost than other topologies.

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    The document discusses and compares four common network topologies: star, bus, ring, and mesh. 1) Star topology connects all nodes to a central hub or switch. It allows for easy management but a single point of failure. 2) Bus topology uses a single backbone cable. It is simple but the entire network fails if the backbone is broken. 3) Ring topology connects all nodes in a circular path. Data passes through each node slowing speeds but there is no single point of failure. 4) Mesh topology allows all nodes to connect to each other, providing redundancy but at a higher cost than other topologies.

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    Assignment No.

    Management Sciences

    Management Information System

    Submitted to:

    Ms. Komal Bashir

    Submitted by:

    Shameem Naz

    Session:

    BBA -7 (2016-20)
    Difference between Network Typologies

    1) Star Topology

    A star topology is a topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are
    individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch. A star takes more
    cable than e.g. a bus, but the benefit is that if a cable fails, only one node will be brought down.

    Advantages of star topology

     Centralized management of the network, through the

    use of the central computer, hub, or switch.

     Easy to add another computer to the network.

     If one computer on the network fails, the rest of the

    network continues to function normally.

    Disadvantages of star topology

     May have a higher cost to implement, especially when

    using a switch or router as the central network device.

     The central network device determines the

    performance and number of nodes the network can

    handle.
     If the central computer, hub, or switch fails, the entire

    network goes down and all computers are

    disconnected from the network.

    2) Bus Topology

    A bus topology is a topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all the nodes are
    connected to a single cable. The cable to which the nodes connect is called a "backbone". If
    the backbone is broken, the entire segment fails.

    Advantages of bus topology


     It works well when you have a small network.

     It's the easiest network topology for connecting

    computers or peripherals in a linear fashion.

     It requires less cable length than a star topology.

    Disadvantages of bus topology


     It can be difficult to identify the problems if the

    whole network goes down.

     It can be hard to troubleshoot individual device

    issues.

     Bus topology is not great for large networks.


    3) Ring Topology

    A ring topology is a network configuration in which device connections create a circular data
    path. Each networked device is connected to two others, like points on a circle. Together, devices
    in a ring topology are referred to as a ring network.

    Advantages of ring topology


     All data flows in one direction, reducing the chance of

    packet collisions.

     A network server is not needed to control network

    connectivity between each workstation.

     Data can transfer between workstations at high speeds.

     Additional workstations can be added without

    impacting performance of the network.

     Disadvantages of ring topology

     All data being transferred over the network must pass

    through each workstation on the network, which can

    make it slower than a star topology.

     The entire network will be impacted if one

    workstation shuts down.


     The hardware needed to connect each workstation to

    the network is more expensive than Ethernet cards and

    hubs/switches.

    4) Mesh Topology

    Mesh topology is a type of networking where all nodes cooperate to distribute data amongst
    each other. This topology was originally developed 30+ years ago for military applications, but
    today, they are typically used for things like home automation, smart HVAC control, and smart
    building.

    Advantages of a mesh topology

     Manages high amounts of traffic, because multiple

    devices can transmit data simultaneously.

     A failure of one device does not cause a break in the

    network or transmission of data.

     Adding additional devices does not disrupt data

    transmission between other devices.

    Disadvantages of a mesh topology


     The cost to implement is higher than other network

    topologies, making it a less desirable option.


     Building and maintaining the topology is difficult and

    time consuming.

     The chance of redundant connections is high, which

    adds to the high costs and potential for reduced

    efficiency.

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