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The document outlines various network topologies including Star, Mesh, Tree, Hybrid, Bus, and Ring, detailing their connections, advantages, disadvantages, and typical use cases. Each topology varies in cost, reliability, scalability, and dependency on central devices. The information serves as a quick reference for understanding the characteristics and applications of each network type.

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The document outlines various network topologies including Star, Mesh, Tree, Hybrid, Bus, and Ring, detailing their connections, advantages, disadvantages, and typical use cases. Each topology varies in cost, reliability, scalability, and dependency on central devices. The information serves as a quick reference for understanding the characteristics and applications of each network type.

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Star Topology

• All devices are connected to a central hub or switch.

• Easy to install, manage, and expand.

• If the central hub fails, the whole network goes down.

• Commonly used in schools, offices, and homes.

2. Mesh Topology

• Every device is connected to every other device.

• Offers high reliability and fault tolerance.

• Very costly and complex due to excessive cabling.

• Used in military systems and critical communications.

3. Tree Topology

• A combination of star and bus topology with a hierarchical layout.

• Easy to manage and scale.

• Dependent on the root node (main device); if it fails, sub-networks may be affected.

• Suitable for large organizations or multi-floor buildings.

4. Hybrid Topology

• Mixture of two or more topologies (e.g., star + mesh).

• Very flexible, scalable, and efficient.

• Complex in design and more expensive to set up.

• Used in enterprise-level networks.

5. Bus Topology

• All devices share a single central cable (the bus or backbone).

• Simple and cost-effective for small networks.

• If the bus fails, the entire network goes down.

• Best for temporary or small LAN setups.

6. Ring Topology
• Each device is connected to two others, forming a loop.

• Data travels in one direction (or both in dual-ring).

• Failure of one node can disrupt the whole network.

• Used in Token Ring networks, FDDI setups.

Quick Comparison Table

Topology Cost Reliability Scalability Central Device Use Case

Star Medium Medium High Yes Offices, Homes

Mesh High Very High Low No Military, Critical Apps

Tree High Medium High Yes (Root) Large Organizations

Hybrid Very High High Very High Depends Enterprise Networks

Bus Low Low Low No Small LANs, Labs

Ring Medium Medium Medium No Token Ring, FDDI

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