Networking
All different types
Bus Network
Advantages
Easy to install cheap to install and doesn't require much wire
disadvantages
if the main cable fails or gets damaged the whole network will fail
as more workstations are connected the performance of the network will become slower because of data collisions
every workstation on the network "sees" all of the data on the network – this is a security risk
star network
advantages
very reliable – if one cable or device fails then all the others will continue to work
high performing as no data collisions can occur
disadvantages
expensive to install as this type of network uses the most cable (network cable is expensive)
extra hardware 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
ring network
advantages
This type of network can transfer data quickly, even if there are a large number of devices connected because the data only flows in one direction, so there won’t be any data collisions.
disadvantages
If the main cable fails or any device is faulty then the whole network will fail