CGS 2100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Installable File System, Star Network, Packet Switching
10 Jul 2017
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The central server offer services to the other nodes that are considered as client nodes. Consists of a backbone cable extended all along the network area. Consists of a specific bus network that has both ends linked together. Computers are physically located very close to a ring. Message always flows clockwise and priorities are also established in the order clockwise. Consists of several computers where each node is connected with all other nodes. Expensive structure if we need to lay a huge quantity of cables or implement other media for this purpose. Special mesh structure that uses the internet backbone as a communication medium with each node in the network. Very flexible structure as it may connect unlimited number of nodes that may include every computer that has internet connection. Consists of a combination of a bus network with several star networks.
