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RING NETWORK
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Ring network is a cable forms a closed loop (ring) with all computers and devices arranged along the ring.
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MEANING & TERMS
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How data trasmit:
- Data transmitted on a ring network travels from device to device around the entire ring, in one direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) until it reach its destination by using token.
- Token passing is one method for sending data around a ring.
- Each device takes a turn sending and receiving information through the use of a token.
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STAR NETWORK
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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- Data packet are flowing in one direction at high speed around the ring.
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- The network will be malfunction if the device (pc/devices) breaks down.
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- The transmission of data is relatively simple as packets travel in one direction only.
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- data packets must pass through every computer therefore,this makes it slower.
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BUS NETWORK
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RING NETWORK
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