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Star and Mesh Networks - Coggle Diagram
Star and Mesh Networks
Network Topology: A given arrangement of all the elements that you need for networking
Star Network Topology
Most popular wired type of network
Central Switch
All devices connect into the central switch
The switch is intelligent and makes sure traffic only goes where it is needed
Advantage
If a single cable breaks, only that computer is effected
Disadvantage
The switch however is still a serious point of failure
Full Mesh Network Topology
Each device is connected to every other device
Advantage
If you get a break in any of the connections, you can still router your traffic via another route
Disadvantage
There is a lot more cabling and switch hardware required which will add to the cost for large networks
Partial Mesh Network Topology
Multiple routes exist between different devices
However, every device is not connected to every single other device
A compromise solutiona which lowers the amount of hardware needed comapred to a full mesh network
