Talk:Ring network: Difference between revisions
Use of consistent terminology. |
I'm confused - debating the advatanges presented. |
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In the general descriptions the term "user" should be replaced with "node" to be consistent with the general network topology discussion. Also, the term "client-server" should be replaced with "star" as client-server is not a topology and the intended comparison appears to be to a star network topology. |
In the general descriptions the term "user" should be replaced with "node" to be consistent with the general network topology discussion. Also, the term "client-server" should be replaced with "star" as client-server is not a topology and the intended comparison appears to be to a star network topology. |
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== I'm confused == |
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Advantages... |
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Quote "Because data travels in one direction high speeds of transmission of data are possible". |
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I'm trying to understand ring topologies. Why is this statement true? In my mind, it is only true if you make the assumption that "The ring is using token ring technology." |
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What is not stated is the types of connection possible to form a ring topology. E.g. If I have multiple PCs, each with two 100Base-T ethernet cards in each, and then connect them in a ring... does that automaticly mean data will start flowing in one direction? |
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If not... then the stated advantage above is misleading. |
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Revision as of 22:46, 15 March 2006
Just to check: was I right to move "Numerous connections to other computers mean that a computer is less likely to become isolated from the network due to a failure" to the ADVANTAGES instead of disadvantages? It seems advantagous to me, but maybe I'm missing somthing? DanielBC 11:32, 25 February 2006 (UTC)
Use of consistent terminology.
In the general descriptions the term "user" should be replaced with "node" to be consistent with the general network topology discussion. Also, the term "client-server" should be replaced with "star" as client-server is not a topology and the intended comparison appears to be to a star network topology.
I'm confused
Advantages... Quote "Because data travels in one direction high speeds of transmission of data are possible".
I'm trying to understand ring topologies. Why is this statement true? In my mind, it is only true if you make the assumption that "The ring is using token ring technology."
What is not stated is the types of connection possible to form a ring topology. E.g. If I have multiple PCs, each with two 100Base-T ethernet cards in each, and then connect them in a ring... does that automaticly mean data will start flowing in one direction?
If not... then the stated advantage above is misleading.