Network Topologies

What are common network topologies?

Star Topology

• All devices connected to a central switch or server.

• Advantages → reliable, if one cable fails the rest work; easy to add devices.

• Disadvantages → expensive (more cable), switch failure affects whole network.

Mesh Topology

• Every device connects to every other

• No single point of failure, as data can find an alternate route

• High performance

• Expensive and complex setup