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Topology - Ring

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Ring Topology

In the ring topology, each computer is connected to two other computers so that the connections form a ring.

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Decentralised

  • In the ring topology, there is no central server.
  • Unlike the mesh topology, there are still single points at which the network can fail (any break in the main cable).
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Low cost

  • A ring network is fairly cheap and easy to set up, and works reasonably well for small networks.
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Scalability

  • If one connection is lost, it is possible that the whole network will be unable to continue communicating.
  • For this reason as well as speed, the ring topology is not very scalable.

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