Mesh Topology

• Mesh topology


  • Looks more complicated than other topologies
  • Loads more connections
  • Every node is connected to every other node in the network
• A full mesh topology is not very practical for a much larger network
• Partial mesh topology


  • Many connections between nodes, but not every possible combination
  • Used to provide a backup mechanism in case one connection fails
• In a full mesh topology, if one connection goes down or one system goes down


  There is still access/redundancy built in
• A partial mesh topology is not a full mesh, but it provides examples of redundancy in the system
• Redundant connections


  Provide an alternative route if the primary connection is busy or unavailable
• Mesh topology


  • Requires a lot of cable and connections
  • Becomes exponentially more complicated with more devices added to the network
  • Difficult to add another device because it needs to be connected to everything else