mesh topology

MESH TOPOLOGY

A mesh network uses a network topology in which each node (called a mesh node) relays data for the network. All nodes cooperate in the distribution of data in the network.



Designers of mesh networks can employ a flooding technique or a routing technique. When using a routing technique, the message is propagated along a path, by hopping from node to node until the destination is reached. To ensure all its paths’ availability, a routing network must allow for continuous connections and reconfiguration around broken or blocked paths, using self-healing algorithms. Self-healing capability enables a routing-based network to operate when one node breaks down or when a connection becomes unreliable. As a result, the network is typically quite reliable, as there is often more than one path between a source and a destination in the network. Although mostly used in wireless situations, this concept can also apply to wired networks and to software interaction.

Mesh Topology

Advantaged :-

1. in mesh topology if any cable breaks it won’t affect the network
2. it is more secure since data is transferred direct to the receiver

Disadvantages :-

1. It is more costly since large number of wires are used