STAR TOPOLOGY

Present by:
Bearmesa Veronica
Angad Aries Egaran
Cabigting Ralfh Troy
Amigable Jairo
Aga Franz
Advincula Josephine
Bacalla Djan Zher
 A star network is an
implementation of a spoke–hub
distribution paradigm in
computer networks. In a star
network, every host is connected
MEANING to a central hub. In its simplest
form, one central hub acts as a
conduit to transmit messages.
The star network is one of the
most common computer network
topologies.
 WHAT IS STAR TOPOLOGY?
A star topology sometimes known as a
star network ,is a network topology in
which each device is connected to a
central hub. It is one of the most
prevalent computer network
configurations, and its by far the most
popular NETWORK TOPOLOGY.in this
network arrangement, all devices linked
to a central network device are displayed
as star.
Unlike mesh topology, a device cannot
provide communication directly between the
devices in a star topology, it has to
communicate with the help of a hub. The
peripheral devices function as clients, while
the central network device server. Depending
on the kind of network card installed in each
computer, the RJ-45 or coaxial cable is used
in a star topology. Like a bus Topology,
establishing a computer network that employs
a star topology is very straightforward and
easy.
There are a lot of examples star topology in real
life also, and you can see STAR NETWORK
TOPOLOGY examples in airports, Hospitals,
Banks and Educational institutes. A switch can
also be utilized as a central device instead of
hub. Patch cables will be use to connect the
client , servers, and another network to the
central HUB. In a star topology, all connected
devices are completely dependent on the central
device; the communication through the whole
Computer Network fails if the central device gets
any problem.
The above image is an example of star topology that will help you to make understand
clearly about star topology. You can see Hub is a central device through which all other
nodes (Clients, Servers, and other Networks) are connected. Each node in this diagram
has a direct point-to-point link to the central device, yet no single node can
communicate directly with the others. Therefore, before reaching the destination, each
message has to pass through this central device (Hub or Switch).
ADVANTAGES 3
2
1

It is very reliable It is high- Less expensive

– if one cable or because each
performing as device only need
device fails then
all the others will no data one I/O port and
collisions can wishes to be
still work. connected with
occur. hub with one link.
DISADVANTAGES
2
1
it is expensive to install as
this type of network uses
the most cable (network
cable is expensive) extra
hardware is required
(hubs or switches) which
adds to cost.
3
If the connecting
If a hub or switch network device
fails, all the devices
(network switch) fails,
connected to it will nodes attached are
have no network disabled and can't
connection. participate in network
communication.
 COMPARISON OF OTHER
TOPOLOGY
However, there is a significant difference between star
topology and bus topology. The star topology utilizes the
switch or central hub for broadcasting data and info to all
the devices present in a network. On the other hand, the
bus topology, utilizes. just a single cable that connects all
the peripheral devices.
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