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How are data transmitted in the star topology network?
In a star network, every host is connected to a central hub. In its simplest form, one central hub acts as a conduit to transmit messages. Data on a star network passes through the hub before continuing to its destination. The hub manages and controls all functions of the network.
What are two disadvantages of star topology?
The disadvantages of a star network are:
- it is expensive to install as this type of network uses the most cable (network cable is expensive)
- extra hardware is required (hubs or switches) which adds to cost.
- if a hub or switch fails, all the devices connected to it will have no network connection.
What are 2 advantages of using a star topology?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Star Topology
- It is very reliable – if one cable or device fails then all the others will still work.
- It is high-performing as no data collisions can occur.
- Less expensive because each device only need one I/O port and wishes to be connected with hub with one link.
- Easier to put in.
How is star topology connected?
With a star topology setup, each node (such as a computer) within your company or team is connected to one central network device (which could be a hub, a switch, or a computer) via a cable. The central network is the server, and the other devices are clients.
Which type of network topology connects multiple devices?
The mesh topology connects all devices to each other. When every device is connected to every other device, a failure of any cable or device along a connection does not affect the network. The mesh topology is used in WANs that interconnect LANs.
Why star topology is used in LAN?
A star topology is a topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch. The main advantages of a star network is that one malfunctioning node does not affect the rest of the network.
What is the disadvantage of a star topology?
Requires more cable length than a linear bus topology. If the connecting network device (network switch) fails, nodes attached are disabled and cannot participate in computer network communication.
How do you connect two star topology?
For example, a bus can be used to connect several stars. In this case, two or more hubs or switches are connected to each other using a bus. Each of these hubs or switches is then the center of a star that connects two or more computers to the network.
Why is star topology used in LAN?
What is the difference between star topology and extended star topology?
The star topology is configured by connecting all of the nodes on the network to central device. The central connection allows the network to continue functioning even if a single node or cable fails. The extended star topology adds sub-central devices that are connect to the central device.
How are the systems in a star topology connected?
The systems in a star topology do not connect to each other, but instead pass messages to the central core that, in turn, passes the message to either all other systems or the specific destination system depending on the network design.
Are there any limitations to the star topology?
Star topology. A star topology does have its own limitations but there are effective ways of working around them. In reality, you can only connect so many systems to the same star network before you begin to run into physical limitations, such as cable length or the number of ports available on the hardware used for the network.
What happens if there is cable failure in a star bus topology?
If there is any cable failure in a star bus topology, it leads to a disconnection of a central hub and the workstation. Only the affected workstation is isolated, whereas the rest of the network performs its functions. They cannot interact with the affected workstation as it is separated.
How is bus topology used in a network?
One of the connected nodes acts as a server and transmits data in a single direction from one end to the other. Smaller networks using this type of topology often use a coaxial or RJ45 cable to link devices together. Bus topology works well for smaller networks and keeps the layout extremely simple and easy to understand.