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                 Advantages

                  ÐIt’s the simplest network structure for linking linear peripherals or computers.
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                 Ð ÐIt functions exceptionally well for small networks.

                 Ð ÐIt’s simple to add and delete devices from this network without affecting others.
                 Ð ÐIn comparison to mesh and star network topologies, it is quite cost-effective.
                 Ð ÐThe topology is simple to comprehend.

                 Ð ÐConnecting the two connections makes it simple to extend.
                 Disadvantages

                 Ð ÐIt is not ideal for big networks.
                 Ð ÐIdentifying the problem becomes more complex when the entire network goes down.

                 Ð ÐIndividual device troubleshooting is really difficult.
                 Ð ÐTerminators are necessary at both ends of the main cable.
                 Ð ÐThe entire network goes down or splits in two when the primary cable is damaged.

                 Ð ÐIn comparison to other topologies, this network topology is quite slow.
                 Ring Topology

                 Ring topology is another simple design. A ring topology, as one might expect,
                 takes the shape of a circle, with each device having two adjacent nodes.
                 Four nodes are normal in a ring topology, although more can be added
                 if necessary. Ring topologies are adaptable and suitable for enterprises of
                 various sizes, and many companies utilise them because of their benefits.

                 Advantages

                 Ð ÐData flows in one way, reducing the likelihood of packet collisions.
                 Ð ÐAdditional workstations can be added later without affecting network
                   performance in this design.

                 Ð ÐThere is equal access to resources.
                 Ð ÐThere is no requirement for a server to manage connectivity among the topology’s nodes.

                 Ð ÐIt is inexpensive to set up and expand.
                 Ð ÐData transfer speed is extremely fast.
                 Ð ÐRing topology performs better than bus topology under heavy traffic due to the presence of token passing.
                 Disadvantages
                  ÐA data packet (token) must traverse across all nodes due to the Uni-directional Ring.
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