Network Topologies: Star & Mesh
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Understand star and mesh network topologies, their structure, advantages, disadvantages, and when each is appropriate.
13 slides.
Lesson outline
- What Do You Think?
- What Is a Network Topology?
- Star Topology
- Star Topology Diagram
- Mesh Topology
- Full Mesh vs Partial Mesh
- Star vs Mesh - Matching
- Star vs Mesh - Comparison
- Choose the Right Topology
- Exam Practice - Topology Advantages
- Summary - Key Points for the Exam
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