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Mesh Topology
In this topology, every single node in a network is connected
to all the other nodes or computers in the network. There
is minimal chances of breakdown in this topology. This
topology is mostly used in LANs.
Mesh Topology
i + NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
The network architecture defines the overall design of the computer network. There are two
types of network architectures.
Peer-to-Peer Network
An alternative to the client-server approach is the
peer-to-peer approach. There are no dedicated servers.
All computers are equal and can share their resources
to be used by others and are therefore known as peers.
This network is more cost effective and requires low
maintenance and works well in a small environment.
Peer-to-Peer Network
Client-Server Network
This is the most efficient network architecture which consists of two parts: client system and server
system. One computer is designated as the server and all the other computers connected to the
network are called the clients. The clients can request services from the server. This is called the
client-server network. The client does not share any of its resources but requests for the server’s
content.
Internet
Clients
Server
Client-Server Network
i + WIRELESS NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
In a wireless networking technology, no wires or physical media is used for connecting computers.
It uses electromagnetic waves like infrared, microwave and radio waves for transmission of the
data. The choice of the technology depends on the distance and speed of transmission. There
are two types of wireless technologies named Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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