Friday, October 11, 2013

Difference between Star Network and Ring Network

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Difference between Star Network and Ring Network: there are various topology for arrangement of network components like Star, Bus, Ring etc.

Star Network
Ring Network
1
In this computers and components are connected in star form.
In this computer and components are connected in a Ring Form.
2
In this it is easy to add and remove
Node (computers) in the network
It is little difficult to add and remove node (computers) from network.
3
If one node fail network will not come to halt.
If one node fails the entire network will come to halt.
4
It cost more.
It cost less.
5
It is more in use and more reliable even for big size network.
It not used only for small network.
6
It require a central device (Hub or
Swatches) for connecting computers.
It does not require any special device for connecting computer.

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