1. Mesh Topology: Mesh topology is a type of network topology in which each node is connected to every other node fully through a dedicated link in the network. In a mesh topology, connections are in the way that for n nodes, n(n-1)/2 number of links are needed. Mesh topology is very expensive because of the high cabling cost.
Prerequisite - Types of Network Topology
2. Tree Topology: Tree topology is a type of network topology in which the nodes are organized in the design of a tree. Tree topology consists of the root node from which the branching cable starts and the branching cable connects the root node with all other nodes in a hierarchical manner. Tree topology is less expensive than mesh topology.
The difference between Mesh Topology and Tree Topology is as follows:a
| Mesh Topology | Tree Topology |
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| In Mesh topology, each node is connected to every other node fully through a dedicated link. | In tree topology, the nodes are organized in the design of a tree. |
| Mesh topology is also known as a mesh network. | Tree topology is also called hierarchical topology. |
| In Mesh topology, data is transmitted through two techniques i.e., routing and flooding. | In tree topology, data is transmitted through branching cable having no loops. |
| The amount of cable needed in mesh topology is very high. | The amount of cable needed in tree topology is less than the mesh topology. |
| Security is very high in a mesh topology. | Security is high in tree topology but less than mesh topology. |
| Mesh topology is very expensive as the cable used is more. | The cost of a tree topology is less compared to mesh topology. |
Types- - Full mesh Topology
- Partial mesh Topology
| Types- - Bust Tree Topology
- Cluster Tree Topology
- Spanning Tree Topology
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| Installation is difficult. | Installation is easy as compared to mesh topology. |
| Difficult to maintain. | Easy to maintain. |
| It is suitable where reliability is of major concern like serving the purpose of communication for military organizations, etc. | It is suitable for small-sized Local Area Networks. |