- On a ring network, a cable forms a closed loop (ring) with all computers and devices arranged along the ring.
| Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| -All computers have equals access to the resources in the network. |
-A failure in any cable or device breaks the loop and can take down the entire network. |
| -Cable faults are easily located, making troubleshooting easier. |
-A ring network can span a larger distance tha a bus network, but it is more difficult to install. |
| -The transmissions of data is relatively simple as packets travel in one direction only. |
-Data packets must pass through every computer therefore, this makes it slower. |