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    Star topology: In this topology, all devices are connected

                                                              to  a central hub or switch, which manages  data
                                                              transmission.  It  is  a  robust  topology  because  if  one
                                                              connection  fails, only  that  device  is  affected.  Fault
                                                              detection and isolation are easy in this setup. However,
                                                              if the central node fails, the entire network stop working.

                       Ring topology: In this topology, each device is connected
                       to two other devices, forming a circular pathway for data
                       transmission.  It allows high-speed  data  transfer and  is
                       inexpensive  to  install, but  the  failure of a single node  in
                       the network can cause the entire network to stop working.
                       Troubleshooting is difficult, ans is considered a less secure
                       topology.

                                                                  Mesh topology: In  this topology,  every device  is
                                                                  connected  to  all other  devices  in  the  network.  This
                                                                  topology provides multiple paths to connect devices
                                                                  ensuring high redundancy, consistency and security.
                                                                  Even if  one path  fails, data  can travel through an
                                                                  alternative route.

                       Tree topology: This topology looks similar to a tree. It begins with one computer or device
                       at the top, known as the root. From the root, other computers or devices are connected like
                       branches. Each device is connected through one clear path that allows smooth and organised
                       data transmission.

                       Hybrid topology: This type of network topology is formed by combining two or more different

                       types of network topologies such as Bus, Star, Ring or Mesh, within the same network.

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