Computer Science
Compare and contrast Star and Tree topologies.
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| Star topology | Tree topology |
|---|---|
| All the devices in the network are connected by a central hub in the star topology. | It is in the shape of an inverted tree with the central root branching and sub-branching to the extremities of the network. |
| It is less complex. | It is more complex. |
| It is cheaper. | It is expensive. |
| Failure of one node doesn't affect entire network communication. | Failure of higher node can affect next level node performance. |
| It is easy to install and maintain. | It is difficult to install and maintain. |
| Data transmission rate is high. | Data transmission rate is comparatively low. |
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