
Networking and Internet I-109
The advantages of mesh topology are as follows:
• If one link becomes unusable, the entire system does not get disabled.
• The use of large number of links eliminates network congestion.
The disadvantages of mesh topology are as follows:
• The amount of cabling required is very large.
• As every node is connected to the other, installation and reconfiguration are very difficult.
• The amount of hardware required in this type of topology makes it expensive to implement.
3. Write a short note on LAN, MAN and WAN.
Ans: A network can be as few as several personal computers on a small network or as large as the
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