Definition of Ring Network : A cable forms a closed loop (ring) with a ll the computers and devices arranged along the ring
ADVANTAGES :
1) All computers have equal access to the resources in the network
1) All computers have equal access to the resources in the network
2) The uses of token passing enables all devices ina ring topology to share the network resources fairly
3) Cable faults are easily located, making troubleshooting easier
4) Data packet are flowing in one direction at high speed around the ring
5) The transmission of data is relatively simple as packets travel in one direction only
3) Cable faults are easily located, making troubleshooting easier
4) Data packet are flowing in one direction at high speed around the ring
5) The transmission of data is relatively simple as packets travel in one direction only
DISADVANTAGES :
1) A failure in one cable breaks the loop and can take down the entire network
1) A failure in one cable breaks the loop and can take down the entire network
2) A ring network can span larger distance than a bus network, but it is more difficult to install
3) Data packets must pass through every computer therefore, this makes it slower
3) Data packets must pass through every computer therefore, this makes it slower
