Page 124 - iPro_trackGPT_V5_Class8
P. 124
Star Topology
In this topology, all nodes connect to a central hub or switch.
Data is sent through the hub to other nodes. It’s easy to add or
remove nodes, but if the central hub fails, the whole network
stops working. This setup is popular because it offers good
performance and simple management.
Tree Topology
Tree Topology connects nodes in a network in a tree-like structure. It starts with a root node and
branches out to other nodes arranged in star patterns. This setup makes it easy to expand the
network and manage it. If one branch has a problem, it only affects that branch, but if the root
node, the whole network can be affected.
Mesh Topology
Mesh topology connects every device directly to all other
devices, creating multiple paths for data. This setup is
very reliable because if one connection fails, data can take
other routes. However, it can be complex and expensive
to set up.
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
The network architecture defines the overall design of the computer network. There are two
types of network architectures.
Peer-to-Peer Network
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) architecture is a network setup where each
device, or peer, acts as both a client and a server. This means
every device can both send and receive information. Instead
of having a central server, each device connects directly to the
others and can share files or resources. It's simple to set up and
works well for small networks, but it can become less efficient
with more devices because each one has to manage its own connections.
122 TrackGPT iPRO (V5.0)-VIII

