Ring Topology

What is an advantage of ring topology in computer networks?

• One advantage of ring topology is that it is relatively easy to install and reconfigure.

• It allows for easy identification of network issues

• It has the highest data transfer speed among all topologies

• It is the most secure topology for data transmission

Provide an example of a real-life application of ring topology in communication networks.

• The implementation of mesh topology in communication networks

• The application of bus topology in communication networks

• The use of star topology in communication networks

• An example of a real-life application of ring topology in communication networks is the use of Token Ring network technology in local area networks (LANs).

What is the main disadvantage of ring topology in computer networks?

• The main disadvantage of ring topology is that it is difficult to troubleshoot and reconfigure

• The main disadvantage of ring topology is that it is the most expensive to set up

• The main disadvantage of ring topology is that it has limited scalability

• La principal desventaja de la topología de anillo en las redes de computadoras es que si un nodo falla, puede afectar a toda la red.

How does a token passing protocol work in a ring topology?

• In a ring topology, a token passing protocol works by allowing all devices to transmit data simultaneously, leading to data collisions.

• In a ring topology, a token passing protocol works by allowing devices to transmit data randomly without any control mechanism.

• In a ring topology, a token passing protocol works by allowing devices to take turns sending data by passing a token around the network. Only the device holding the token is allowed to transmit data, ensuring orderly communication and preventing data collisions.

• In a ring topology, a token passing protocol works by allowing devices to transmit data only when they receive a signal from the central server.

What is the role of a repeater in a ring topology network?

• A repeater in a ring topology network is used to filter out unwanted network traffic

• A repeater in a ring topology network is used to regenerate and retransmit the signal to extend the network's reach and overcome signal degradation.

• A repeater in a ring topology network is used to create a backup of the network data

• A repeater in a ring topology network is used to encrypt the data being transmitted

Explain the concept of unidirectional and bidirectional ring topology in computer networks.

• Unidirectional ring topology allows for simultaneous data transmission in both directions around the ring, while bidirectional ring topology only allows for data transmission in one direction at a time.

• In unidirectional ring topology, data can travel in both directions around the ring, while in bidirectional ring topology, data can only travel in one direction around the ring.

• In unidirectional ring topology, data travels in both directions around the ring, while in bidirectional ring topology, data travels in only one direction around the ring.

• In unidirectional ring topology, data travels in only one direction around the ring, while in bidirectional ring topology, data can travel in both directions around the ring.

What are the key components required for setting up a ring topology network?

• Bluetooth adapters

• Fiber optic cables

• Wireless routers

• The key components required for setting up a ring topology network are: 1) Network switches or hubs, 2) Network cables, 3) Network interface cards (NICs) for each device, 4) Network configuration and management software.

Discuss the fault tolerance feature of ring topology in computer networks.

• Ring topology automatically repairs any failed connections

• In a ring topology, if one node or connection fails, it can disrupt the entire network. However, some ring networks have built-in fault tolerance mechanisms such as dual ring or wrapback connections to provide redundancy and ensure network continuity in case of a failure.

• In ring topology, a failure of one node or connection has no impact on the rest of the network

• Ring topology does not have any fault tolerance mechanisms

How does ring topology differ from other network topologies such as bus and star?

• In a ring topology, each device is connected to exactly two other devices, forming a circular pathway for data. In a bus topology, all devices are connected to a single central cable. In a star topology, all devices are connected to a central hub.

• In ring topology, all devices are connected to a central hub.

• In ring topology, each device is connected to multiple other devices forming a star-like structure.

• In ring topology, all devices are connected to a single central cable.