Mesh Topology

Mesh topology is a specific kind of network topology in which all of the various devices in the network are connected through each other.

                 Formula: Linking of n nodes n(n-1)/2

There are two types of Mesh topology:

Partial Mesh Topology : In this topology some of the systems are connected in the same fashion as mesh topology but some devices are only connected to two or three devices.

Full Mesh Topology : Each and every nodes or devices are connected to each other.

Advantages of Mesh topology:

• It can handle heavy traffic.
• It is possible to transmit data from one node to many other nodes at the same time.
• The failure of a single node does not cause the entire network.
• Makes it easy to identify faults.
• Provides security and privacy.

Disadvantages of MeshTopology:

• A lot of cabling is required.
• The costs incurred in setup and maintenance are high.
• Some times many network connections serve without any purpose.
• The administration of a mesh network is difficult.

• Bus topology
• Ring topology
• Star topology
• Tree topology 
• Hybrid topology
• Network Topology