Bus Network: Advantage: Simple to set up and understand., Advantage: Requires less cabling compared to other topologies., Advantage: Easy to expand by adding more devices., Disadvantage: Susceptible to a single point of failure, where if the main cable is damaged, the entire network can be affected., Disadvantage: Performance decreases as more devices are added due to contention for bandwidth., Disadvantage: Limited scalability for larger networks., Star Network: Advantage: Centralised management and easy troubleshooting., Advantage: Failure of one connection or device does not affect the rest of the network., Advantage: Higher reliability and performance compared to bus topology, Disadvantage: Dependency on the central hub or switch; failure of the hub can disrupt the entire network., Disadvantage: Requires more cabling compared to bus topology, especially for larger networks., Disadvantage: Costlier to implement and maintain compared to bus topology., Ring Network: Advantage: Data travels in one direction, reducing collisions and improving network performance., Advantage: Equal access to resources for all devices in the network., Advantage: Suitable for networks with a small number of devices., Disadvantage: Failure of one device or connection can disrupt the entire network., Disadvantage: Difficult to troubleshoot and expand., Disadvantage: Limited scalability and performance issues with larger networks., Mesh Network: Advantage: High reliability and fault tolerance due to redundant paths., Advantage: Data can take multiple routes, enhancing network performance and reliability., Advantage: Suitable for critical infrastructure networks where reliability is paramount, Disadvantage: Requires a significant amount of cabling, especially in fully meshed configurations., Disadvantage: Complex to set up and manage compared to other topologies., Disadvantage: Costlier to implement and maintain due to the redundancy of connections.,

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