Star Topology

A star topology is designed with each node (file server, workstations, and peripherals) connected directly to a central network hub or concentrator.Data on a star network passes through the hub or concentrator before continuing to its destination. The hub or concentrator manages and controls all functions of the network. It also acts as a repeater for the data flow. This configuration is common with twisted pair cable; however, it can also be used with coaxial cable or fiber optic cable.

Advantages of a Star Topology

  • Easy to install and wire.
  • No disruptions to the network then connecting or removing devices.
  • Easy to detect faults and to remove parts.

Disadvantages of a Star Topology

  • Requires more cable length than a linear topology.
  • If the hub or concentrator fails, nodes attached are disabled.
  • More expensive than linear bus topologies because of the cost of the concentrators.

 



  


Similar Articles
Motorola powers the first WiMAX network in East Malaysia
Motorola, Inc. announced that REDtone has launched East Malaysia’s first WiMAX broadband services, powered by Motorola technology. The first phase of the WiMAX network covers Kota Kinabalu busin
Aspen Optics introduces new concept of Plug & Expand fiber network
Aspen Optics is launching an innovative BiDi GBIC to “Plug and Expand” fiber network. Carrier-class Geebic WS-G5485U/D-AO GBIC can instantly enable bi-directional transmission on older swi
Expand Networks delivers most competitive and scalable branch Office WAN Optimisation device
Expand Networks has announced a new pricing structure, establishing its entry level Branch Office Accelerators as the most scalable and competitively priced WAN optimization products on the market.Sca
Telesoft Technologies Enhances 3G Network Monitoring Support
Telesoft Technologies announced the ability to monitor the access network IP interfaces in CDMA2000 EV-DO mobile networks, an enhancement to its CDMA monitoring capabilities. Passively monitoring a CD
Microsoft releases SQL server 2008
Microsoft Corp. announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the new version of the company’s acclaimed data management and business intelligence platform. This version o
TelstraClear Enhances Broadband Network with Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks, Inc. announced that New Zealand service provider TelstraClear has upgraded its broadband network capacity and enhanced its service delivery capabilities with Juniper Networks E320 Br
D-LINK FIRST COMPANY TO OFFER GREEN WI-FI HOME NETWORKING
D-Link today became the first manufacturer to produce Green home network Wi-Fi routers capable of saving up to 40 percent in power usage.The end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and b
D-LINK UNVEILS FIXED DOME NETWORK CAMERA
D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, today unveiled a fixed dome network camera that makes monitoring discreet, protects against tampering, and connects to a
Motorolas Cost-Effective Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Motorola Inc. today announced its new Wireless Ethernet Bridge – the PTP 300 Series. This solution provides enterprises and government agencies with carrier class connectivity while offering a s
D-LINK XTREME N DUAL BAND ROUTER CROWNED KING
D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, has received top industry recognition for its new Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 from both PC Magazine and LAPTOP Ma
Telefonica O2 Germany accelerates mobile broadband service
Telefonica O2 Germany, one of the fastest growing mobile phone operators in the country, is moving to expand network coverage and capacity to provide its customers with improved mobile voice and onlin
D-LINK NOW SHIPPING 4-BAY NETWORK STORAGE ENCLOSURE
D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, is now shipping the 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure, a secure and powerful solution for storing and accessing documents
OKI Develops CenterStage NX4300, a Security Gateway with Translator Function
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. today announced it has developed “CenterStage NX4300,” a security gateway with a translator function to allow communications over different protocols, i.e.
Verizon Wireless Retailer Easco Expands into Richmond
Easco Wireless, an authorized dealer of Verizon wireless services, phones, and accessories has opened its doors in the suburban Midlothian area of Richmond, Virginia. Easco, which currently has numero
VMware Completes Acquisition of B-hive Networks
VMware, Inc.,  the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter, today announced it has completed the acquisition of B-hive Networks, a privately-held application
Scaling real-life Web server workloads
For our scalability evaluation tests, we used the widely deployed Apache/PHP as the Web serving platform. We used the industry-standard SPECweb2005 as the web server workload. SPECweb2005 consists of
Sterlite chosen to enhance Indias broadband & access networks
Sterlite Technologies Ltd., a leading global provider of optical fibers, telecommunication cables and power transmission conductors, today announced two major contract wins with Indian telecoms giant
Polystar Unveils New Customer Experience Management Concept
Polystar is proud to announce the launch of its Customer Experience Management concept--The Ultimate Solution--and will showcase it at the currently held "NXTcomm" and "Communicasia&quo
Atrinsic Announces Joint Venture to Target India Market
New Motion, Inc., doing business as Atrinsic, a premier Internet media and mobile entertainment company, today announced that it has formed a joint venture, called Mango Network, with India-based Visi
Tejas Networks to exhibit CARRIER Ethernet SOLUTION At CommunicASIA
Tejas Networks, a leading enabler of high-performance optical transport infrastructure, announced today that it exhibiting its high-performance Carrier Ethernet solution at CommunicAsia 2008. Tej

Newsletter
 
 



 

Video
 
 

SpotLight
 
Make your business more opportune with Business Software Tools
 

Market Watch
 

QNAP to organize Six City Reseller Mee..

QNAP Systems  has announced to organise Reseller Meets in six major cities of India to strengthen its presence in the country. These Reseller Meets will take place..

 

Symphony Services Announces Record Bus..

Symphony Services has announced record business performance for the year 2011, including financial growth, as well as geographic and market reach expansion, innovative ..

 

Kaspersky Lab Named a "Leader" in Magi..

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces that it has officially been named a "Leader" in the Gartner Magic Quadra..

 

Fujitsu's Shogi Software Tops Former S..

Fujitsu Laboratories Limited has announced that a software program developed for the game of shogi-a Japanese board game with similarities to chess-recently won a match..

 

Sage India moves to new headquarters i..

Sage Software has announced the transfer of its India-based headquarters in Delhi to a newer facility in Gurgaon. The move is part of the global company’s initiat..

 

100 Gigabit Ethernet Industry Mileston..

From initial customer shipments of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) in June 2011, Brocade established itself as a leading provider of carrier-grade 100 GbE routing solutions ..

 

 


Channel Speak
 
Mr.Ajay Sharma says, "View Sonic has being a worldwide lea..

Mr.Ajay Sharma

Mr.Ajay Sharma says, "View Sonic has being a wor..

 

Mr. Vivek Chandel says," Xerox over the years has evolved ..

Mr. Vivek Chandel

Mr. Vivek Chandel says," Xerox over the years ha..

 

Mr. Suresh kabra says, " We work directly with corporate a..

Mr. Suresh Kabra

Mr. Suresh kabra says, " We work directly with c..

 

More
 

Find us on
 
 
Poll Vote
 

What do you think of 3G?

  • It is really good
    [11.76%]
  • It could be better
    [35.29%]
  • It's working bad
    [0%]
  • I am not using 3G
    [52.94%]