In Mesh Topology every device has a

Point To Point link with every other

device on Network.

Advantage Traffic problem can be avoided.

If any one link gets damaged it could not affect

others.

Disadvantage Very expensive

Can’t be used in WAN

In Star Topology every device is connected to a central

Main Computer Known as Server or Hub.

Advantage Less expensive.

Easy installation.

If one device fails, others will not be affected.

Disadvantage Dependency on one central computer

Large in size.

It is Multipoint, In which all the devices are connected

to a central cable known as Backbone.

Advantage Ease of installation.

Less cable is used.

Disadvantages Difficult reconfiguration and fault isolation.

Difficult to add new devices.

Dependency On Backbone.

In this Topology, each device has a dedicated

connection on either side, forming a Ring.

Advantages Easy Installation.

Easy fault identification.

Disadvantages Unidirectional Traffic.

Break in Ring could break entire network.

It is a Combination of Star and Bus Topology, and

the devices are connected in Hierarchal

Configuration.

Advantages Easy Installation and Maintenance.

Compatible with all Devices.

Disadvantages Dependency on Servers.

Dependency on Back Bone.

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Types Cost Speed Robustness Used In

1. Star Topology Less Fast No WAN

2. Ring Topology Less Slow No LAN

3. Bus topology Medium Medium Yes LAN

4. Mesh Topology Expensive Fast Yes LAN

5. Tree Topology Expensive Medium Yes MAN