Star Topology

By – Saurabh Singh
 Star Topology- an Intro…
Star Topology consists of a central Node in
which all other nodes are connected. This
Central Node provides a Common
Connection Point for all nodes through a
Hub. In this topology, every
node(Computer, Workstation or any other
Peripheral) is connected to a central node
called a Hub or Switch .
- Sending Of Data to the Hub

In Star Topology when Device 1 wants to send Data to

Device 2-

Device 1 first sends the data to the hub,

Which then Relays the Data to the other Connected

Devices.

SENDING of DATA
 Properties in Star Topology.

In a Star Topology, Each Device connects to a Central

Network Connectivity device such as a Hub, Switch or
a router. These Devices would be connected as a “star”
The other Property of a Star Topology is that failing
connection will only affect the failed devices unless
that device is the connectivity Device. This means that
in most cases a failing Device on a star will not take
down the entire Network.
Another Property of a Star Topology is that they are
easily Expandable and Scalable
 Advantages in Star Topology

•Simplicity
•Whole Network will not be Affected
•Centralization
•Easy to Troubleshoot
•Easy Installation

ADVANTAGES
•Simplicity: Simple and Easiest Topology to
understand, to Navigate, to Detect Problems.
Simplicity in all kinds of Operations.

•Whole Network will not be Affected: It means if there is

any problem in the failure of the network whole computer
will not be affect only a single computer is affected.

ADVANTAGES
•Centralization: It Increases the Capacity of the
Central Hub which can help scale the Network
very Easily. It allows the check of traffic through
the Network.

•Easy to Troubleshoot: As the Dependency is High

on the Single point for Error Correction, It
Becomes Easy to Troubleshoot.

•Easy Installation: Because of the Fast and

Flexible Cable the Installation is Simple.

ADVANTAGES
 Disadvantages in Star topology
•Single Point Failure
•Requires More Cable Length
•More Expensive
•Depends upon
capabilities of the Hub

DISADVANTAGE
•Single Point Failure: As Hub Being connected to
every Computer on the Network so there is a
communication Breakdown between Computers
when Hub Fails.

•Requires More Cable Length: As Network Extends

Cable Length requires and there is Intricate between
Computers
DISADVANTAGES
•More Expensive: Uses Lots of Cables which makes
the Topology Expensive.

•Depends upon Capabilities of the Hub: If Nodes

see a Performance Drop as traffic to another
portion occupies to Central Hub so it depends upon
the Capabilities of the Hub.

DISADVANTAGES
 Usages of Star Network
Star Topology is a Networking setup used with 10BASE-T
Cabling.
The Protocols for Star Network are usually Ethernet.
It is a Common type of Network Topology used in Homes
and Offices.
Star Topology is used to ease the Probabilities of Network
Failure by connecting all of the systems
to a Central Node.
Star Topology is used to transmit
Data across the Central Hub between the
Network nodes.
Star Topology is used in Local Area
Network.
USAGE
Applications Using Star Topology
Star Topology Computer fails to save the Data, if the Network has some
failure so any one of the Computer can save the Data, as it means if there is
any failure in the Network it does not affect whole Computer it just affects
one Computer. In short you can have a Backup of Data if there is a
Failure in Network.

Used in Local Area Network- Star Topology is a

example for Local Area Network as
they can share
two or more Computers
Star Topology is often used in Homes and
Offices,
It is mainly used for saving data in
Offices if some other

APPLICATIONS