Ring topology is a network topology in which the nodes or
the computers are connected in a closed loop. Each node is connected to
two other nodes and when the data is sent it travels across all nodes
in one particular direction. Ring topology is used when there is heavy
flow of data as it has greater capability to handle data and doesn’t
even require any central workstation to handle the data transmission.
Ring topology is a network topology in which the nodes or
the computers are connected in a closed loop. Each node is connected to
two other nodes and when the data is sent it travels across all nodes
in one particular direction. Ring topology is used when there is heavy
flow of data as it has greater capability to handle data and doesn’t
even require any central workstation to handle the data transmission.
Advantages of Ring Topology
- High performance delivered
- Token ring technology reduces the need of server or central hub to manage the workstations
- All nodes have equal opportunity to transmit the data
Disadvantages of Bus Topology
- If one node is disrupted then the whole network goes down
- It becomes difficult to add/remove nodes
- If more than one token is generated then it may cause ambiguity in the sending of both kinds.
