Network topology

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fahad - Oct 18, 2009 at 12:38 PM
sharpman Posts 1021 Registration date Saturday May 23, 2009 Status Contributor Last seen October 20, 2010 - Oct 18, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Hello,

you have told that ring topology is best for connecting four computers using a switch? which it is why not other types of topologies like bus topology or star topology? what are benefits of ring topology keeping in mind the above case

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sharpman Posts 1021 Registration date Saturday May 23, 2009 Status Contributor Last seen October 20, 2010 183
Oct 18, 2009 at 04:10 PM
what is your source for your statement.

if you have a look at this link
it will explain the various topologies.
https://www.helpwithpcs.com/hardware/network-topologies.php

The ring topology is an old topology that is rarely used today. this involves connecting direct to the computer next in line until the last one is then connected to the first one. the information travels around the 'ring' from computer to computer. If there is a break in any of the connections then the network fails.

if you have 4x computers connected together via a switch/router/hub, then this topology would realy be called a star topology.

But, if you have a look at the above link it will explain better.
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