What are the reasons for using mesh networking?

Answer 1

Mesh networking is a type of network in which each node relays data for the network. This type of network is very reliable because it does not have a single point of failure. Mesh networks are also very scalable because they can be easily expanded as needed. One disadvantage of mesh networking is that it can be more expensive to set up and maintain than other types of networks.

Answer 2

Advantages of a Tree Topology

• Point-to-point wiring for individual segments.
• Supported by several hardware and software venders.

Disadvantages of a Tree Topology

• Overall length of each segment is limited by the type of cabling used.
• If the backbone line breaks, the entire segment goes down.
• More difficult to configure and wire than other topologies.

Advantages of a Linear Bus Topology

• Easy to connect a computer or peripheral to a linear bus.
• Requires less cable length than a star topology.

Disadvantages of a Linear Bus Topology

• Entire network shuts down if there is a break in the main cable.
• Terminators are required at both ends of the backbone cable.
• Difficult to identify the problem if the entire network shuts down.
• Not meant to be used as a stand-alone solution in a large building.
• It is slower than the other topologies

Advantages of a Ring Topology

• Data packets travel at great speed
• No collisions
• Easier to fault find
• No terminators required

Disadvantages of a Ring Topology

• Requires more cable than a bus
• A break in the ring will bring it down
• Not as common as the bus - less devices available

Advantages of a Star Topology

• Easy to install and wire.
• No disruptions to the network when connecting or removing devices.
• Easy to detect faults and to remove parts.

Disadvantages of a Star Topology

• Requires more cable length than a linear topology.
• If the hub or concentrator fails, nodes attached are disabled.
• More expensive than linear bus topologies because of the cost of the concentrators.

Answer 3

Mesh network in which multiple redundant links exist between multiple nodes (computers/hosts/servers/distribution switches, etc) so that the network has a web-like topology.

This type of topology has the most redundant and fail-over resilience of any topology. It allows the majority of the network to be up and running even if there are multiple cable cuts or equipment failures. Due to it's increased costs there are two types or versions of this topology: Full Mesh and Partial Mesh.

The Full Mesh simply means that each node in the networks connects to EVERY other node on the network. This GREATLY increases the cost and complexity of the network with each additional node.

The Partial Mesh means that each node is connected to at least two other nodes (could be more, the more you add the more cost/complexity however the more resilient the network is). This give partial cost/complexity but partial resilience.

Contrast with bus network, ring network, and star network.

Answer 4

secure: because each node is diretly connected to every other node

robustness:if one link break down then it does not effect on whole network

fast response:because each node is diretly connected to every other node

reliability:

Answer 5

If one route to a certain computer goes down, theres another route which can be used. Just really to make a network less susceptible to downtime.

Answer 6

Provides Reliability & Redundancy and Increases availability in a network.

Answer 7

Many businesses use a mesh network because it is more cost effective than installing fiber cables between buildings. A mesh network can share a network connection across a large area.

Answer 8

easy to expand

Answer 9

redundancy