Bus |
Use of cable is economical.
Media is inexpensive and easy to work with.
System is simple and reliable.
Bus is easy to extend. |
Network can slow down in heavy traffic.
Problems are difficult to isolate.
Cable break can affect many users. |
Ring |
System provides equal access for all computers.
Performance is even despite many users. |
Failure of one computer can impact the rest of the network.
Problems are hard to isolate.
Network reconfiguration disrupts operation. |
Star |
Modifying system and adding new computers is easy.
Centralized monitoring and management are possible.
Failure of one computer does not affect the rest of the network. |
If the centralized point fails, the network fails. |
