Computer Topology
CAT
Kirsten Rodrigues
,Computer Topology Kirsten Rodrigues
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mesh .................................................................................................................. 2
Star .................................................................................................................... 3
Bus ..................................................................................................................... 4
Ring .................................................................................................................... 5
Hybrid ................................................................................................................ 6
Resources........................................................................................................... 7
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Mesh Topology.................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: Star Topology ...................................................................................... 3
Figure 3: Bus Topology ....................................................................................... 4
Figure 4: Star Topology ...................................................................................... 5
Figure 5: Hybrid Topology .................................................................................. 6
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, Computer Topology Kirsten Rodrigues
Mesh
Definition:
The computers (also known as nodes) in a network are setup in such a way that they interconnect
with each other allowing all the nodes many pathways to each other. There is no centre of
connection. The nodes send information around like relays.
How it works:
There are two ways in which the mesh topology works. There is routing and flooding the data.
Routing: The data sent follows a pre-established route until it reaches its final destination. The
message jumps from one computer to the next.
Flooding: The information moves freely in the network and is used when a module sees data with
its specific address.
2 Advantages:
1) If one of the nodes fail or break, it will not affect the network at all.
2) Identifying a fault is simple because of the point-to-point connections.
2 Disadvantages:
1) The installation and maintenance of the topology is very tricky and takes very long to
accomplish.
2) There is room for error due to many cables and therefore increasing the chance of
redundant connections.
Figure 1: Mesh Topology
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CAT
Kirsten Rodrigues
,Computer Topology Kirsten Rodrigues
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mesh .................................................................................................................. 2
Star .................................................................................................................... 3
Bus ..................................................................................................................... 4
Ring .................................................................................................................... 5
Hybrid ................................................................................................................ 6
Resources........................................................................................................... 7
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Mesh Topology.................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: Star Topology ...................................................................................... 3
Figure 3: Bus Topology ....................................................................................... 4
Figure 4: Star Topology ...................................................................................... 5
Figure 5: Hybrid Topology .................................................................................. 6
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, Computer Topology Kirsten Rodrigues
Mesh
Definition:
The computers (also known as nodes) in a network are setup in such a way that they interconnect
with each other allowing all the nodes many pathways to each other. There is no centre of
connection. The nodes send information around like relays.
How it works:
There are two ways in which the mesh topology works. There is routing and flooding the data.
Routing: The data sent follows a pre-established route until it reaches its final destination. The
message jumps from one computer to the next.
Flooding: The information moves freely in the network and is used when a module sees data with
its specific address.
2 Advantages:
1) If one of the nodes fail or break, it will not affect the network at all.
2) Identifying a fault is simple because of the point-to-point connections.
2 Disadvantages:
1) The installation and maintenance of the topology is very tricky and takes very long to
accomplish.
2) There is room for error due to many cables and therefore increasing the chance of
redundant connections.
Figure 1: Mesh Topology
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