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In a ______ network, each node on the network is responsible for sending and receiving transmissions to any other node to which it wants to communicate without a central point of communication.
mesh
In a ______ network, a token is passed around the nodes that form a ring.
ring
In a ______ network, all computers are connected in a sequential line.
bus
A ______ network uses a centralized device (switch or hub) to manage traffic on the network.
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When a star network uses multiple switches in sequence, the switches form a ______ network.
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A star network with multiple switches in sequence is called a ______ network or a hybrid network.
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In a fully connected mesh topology, each node connects to every other node on the network.
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A ring network is commonly used today because it is highly reliable.
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In a bus network, a broken cable can prevent all computers from communicating.
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Star networks are rarely used for local area networks (LANs) nowadays.
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If one computer goes down in a star network, the entire network stops functioning.
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A star bus network or a hybrid network is formed when multiple switches are used in sequence in a star network.
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Study Notes
Network Topologies
- In a Mesh Network, each node is responsible for sending and receiving transmissions to other nodes without a central point of communication.
- A fully connected mesh topology is when each node connects to every other node on the network.
Ring Network
- A Ring Network works by passing a token around the nodes that form a ring.
- One down computer or a broken cable can stop all connections or communication on the ring, making it seldom used today.
Bus Network
- A Bus Network connects all computers in a sequential line.
- One down computer does not prevent other computers from communicating on the bus, but a broken cable can still bring down the entire bus network.
Star Network
- A Star Network uses a centralized device (switch or hub) to manage traffic on the network.
- Star networks are widely used for LANs today.
- An advantage of a star network is that one down computer or one broken cable does not bring down the entire network.
- When a star network uses multiple switches in sequence, it forms a star bus network or a hybrid network.
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Description
Learn about different types of network topologies including Mesh Network where each node connects to every other node, and Ring Network where a token is passed around in a ring formation. Explore the characteristics and use cases of these network configurations.
