Question

Q1

Differentiate the bus, star, hybrid, and mesh topologies based on the complexity of the
design, the setup cost, and the types of business operations that suitable to each.

Answer 1

Answer: Below is the required parametric differences in the topologies.

Type of Topology =>	BUS	STAR	HYBRID	MESH
Complexity of Design	Bus topology also known as linear topology,where all the network devices are connected via single cable called as backbone. Easy to setup and install	In this topolgy, all the network devices are connected to the central node called Hub with the help of cables. The connection resembles to that of a star and hence the name Star topology. Easy setup and Install. Easy to modify connections and troubleshoot. Faster Performance	This topology is a combination of multiple topologies arranged in a single fashion. This is highly effective and flexible in terms of error detection and troubleshooting. Good Performance. Scalable to increasing of network size.	In Mesh topology, all the network devices are connected to every other device in the network and hence making it a unique network design. Least chances of network failure and no data traffic issue.
Setup Cost	Least expensive when compared to any other topology.	Cost of installation is costly.	Setup and Installation is costliest than any other topology	Complication installation and implementation. Expensive because of multiple inputs/outputs and cabling. Requires large space.
Type of Business Operations	Used for LAN setups. For organizations with wide range of computers connected physically in a small area. Useful only in organizations with least security required.	Popular in organizations with LAN Setups Useful for organizations with large number of computers connected to a central hub.	Used in organizations with various departments having different needs that affects the type of topolgy needed and also the connection between them. For example, An office with 2 different departments having bus and star topology connections.Also both the departments are connected to each other.This setup is hence called hybrid topology.	Used in organizations where data communication is of utmost importance and network failure is not tolerable.

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