[Solved] Point Topology Directly Links
[Solved] Point Topology Directly Links
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Point-to-point topology directly links two nodes together. Point-to-point is east to implement. It has higher speeds when compared to other topologies because only two nodes are using the link. However, if the link fails, the network goes down. A bus topology has all of the devices on a network on a single cable running in one direction from one end of the network to the other. Bus topologies are a cost-effective choice for smaller networks since all of the devices are connected by a single cable. If the cable experiences a failure, then the whole network goes down. A ring topology links each node with another node to form a closed network. Data moves from one node to another in this topology. Ring topology’s circular flow of data minimizes packet collisions and can it can also handle a large number of nodes and heavy traffic. A single failure of a cable in a ring topology can disrupt the overall network operations. In a star topology, all nodes are connected to a central hub using a communication link. Every node needs a separate wire to establish a connection with the hub. Since each node has its own cable, network maintenance and management are easier. It is easier to add new devices in a star topology. If the central hub fails, it brings down the entire network. In a mesh topology, all of the nodes are interconnected and can send and receive their data from other nodes. Mesh topologies are redundant because if there are any failures in the nodes or links, it only affects a minimum number of endpoints. Mesh topologies are costly to implement and the installation and maintenance can be time-consuming.
At the healthcare agency I worked at, they used a star topology. I think this worked best for that office because it was a small office. There weren’t too many people that worked there. There was one day where the central hub failed and no one in the office could use their computers. Even though nobody could work that day, I believe that a star topology was the right choice. This was in the middle of hurricane season in Florida and it had been raining for a few days straight.
