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Star Topology

                                                            In this topology, central node acts as a hub to which all
                                                            the other nodes are connected. As compared to the bus
                                                            topology, star topology requires more devices and cables.
                                                            The addition of a new node to a star topology is easier
                                                            compared to other topologies such as bus as it involves a

                                                            connection only to the central node.
                              Star Topology


                      Tree Topology
                 In this topology, nodes are connected as branches of a
                 tree where hub acts as a root node. It is scalable as it

                 is  easier  to  add  new or remove  the  faulty  nodes.
                 However, its  major  disadvantage  is  that  if  the  root
                 node fails to operate, the entire network is inoperable.

                                                                                          Tree Topology

                                                        Mesh Topology

                                                   In this topology, every single node in a network is connected to all
                                                   the other nodes or computers in the network. There are minimal
                                                   chances of network failure in this topology due to redundant
                                                   connections.

                         Mesh Topology


                         Let’s CatCh uP


                   Match the columns.
                      Column A                           Column B

                   1.  Mesh Topology                   a.  nodes are connected as branches of a tree
                   2.  Bus Topology                    b. nodes are connected to a central node

                   3.  Ring Topology                   c.  nodes are connected in a circular path

                   4.  Star Topology                   d. nodes are connected to a single common path
                   5.  Tree Topology                   e.  nodes are connected to all the other nodes









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