Hello, friends, I hope you all are doing great. In today’s tutorial, we will discuss the Difference Between Star and Ring Topology. The basic difference between star and ring topology is that all components are linked with the central hub. But in topology, every element in the network is attached with the neighboring device.

The topology means that a method through which numerous components are linked for transmission of data. In today’s post, we will have a detailed look at both ring and star topology with the details and find their differences. So, let’s get started with the difference between ring and star topology.

Difference Between Star and Ring Topology

Star Topology

• In this connection configuration, the central hub is required all elements are linked with the central hub.

• In this configuration, there is a need of a main or central hub.
• In this configuration, there is all components link to the mid-point location and get data from it.
• It normally used in the transmission system.
• It can be easily troubleshooting.
• Its installation cost is high.
• Its configuration is such that other components can be added and removed without affecting others.
• It can operas in high load conditions
• It works for a larger system
• The failure of a network occurs only when the central hub damage.
• Its transmission speed is high.
• The enlargement of the network is easy.
• Its prices larger due to the lengthy cable used and their large numbers.
• If center point fails the total system will fail
• Its configuration is such that all data from every component has to link or pass on from the center point.
• All the connected components are controlled through the central point.
• It operates like repeats to show the data configuration in an accurate way
• Ac every element is linked to the main points so data transmission error becomes less in case of fault.
• As every compoenot  has link to all oterh compones.
• It used through the twisted cable and optic fiber.
• There is coaxial cable also used as a video router
• In this technique, data flow occurs from the hub or other elements.

Ring topology

• In this configuration, all components are connected in a peer-to-peer configuration.
• Its configuration is such that all components linked to it get involve equally to work on

• Its operation In case of the high loading system is good then bus system
• There is no configuration of the center point for operation
• Its installation is easy since point-to-point connection.
• Its fault detection ability is good due to the point-to-point arrangements.
• The fault at work system can create an issue in the complete system,
• The replacement of any component also affects the complete system
• The data delaying is proportional to the quantity of a node in the system
• Its installation is difficult since use of different nodes
• Its troubleshooting is difficult than the star topology.
• Its installation price is less than the star topology.
• In this configuration, network failure occurs due to any single element.
• Data transmission for this arrangement is slow speed then start topology.
• The enlargement of this network is very difficult.
• In this technique data flow in a sequence.

 

 

That is all about the difference between star and ring topology. I hope you enjoyed s tutorial. Have a good day. Thanks for reading.