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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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