Token Ring naturally uses the ring architecture. A mesh topology is usually found in a wide area network (WAN) to provide redundant paths between locations. See Ethernet and Token Ring.

the whole network fails if the switch fails as no node can communicate a wired star topology requires plenty of cable - in a large network this can be expensive Star topologies tend to be found in ...

A communications network in which all terminals are connected to a central computer, controller or ... See star bus network and network topology. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.