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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 will be inoperable.             COMPUTER NETWORKING

















                                                            Tree Topology

                  Mesh Topology
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                 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



                                   Imagine, computer networks as highways in the sky. What vehicles would travel
                                   on these highways and what destinations would they reach?





                  Network Architecture


                 The network architecture defines the overall design of the computer network. There are
                 two types of network architectures.


                  Peer-to-Peer Network

                 It is a network of two or more computers that uses

                 the same type of program to share the data.  Each
                 computer is considered to have equal responsibilities

                 and acts like a server to the other computers in the
                 network. It works well in small environment.
                                                                                         Peer-to-Peer Network
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