The document discusses various types of network topologies including star, ring, bus, tree, and mesh topologies, outlining their definitions, advantages, and disadvantages. Star topology features a central node, but its failure affects the entire network; ring topology allows high-speed data transmission but poses troubleshooting challenges. Other topologies like bus and tree are cost-effective yet vulnerable to cable failures, while mesh topology offers robustness and security at the expense of high installation complexity.
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