Network Topologies

Star Networks give access to a central computer

• Star networks are used when a large number of workstations need to be connected to a central computer such as a mainframe.
• Each workstation is connected directly to the central computer.

Pros:

• Performance in one part of the network is unaffected by events elsewhere
• Cale failure is less of a problem

Cons:

• Failure in the central computer causes the whole network to break down
• Uses more cabling, so its more expensive

Line networks are the cheapest

• In line networks (bus…