Ring network topologies – Communication – Eduqas – GCSE Computer Science Revision – Eduqas – BBC Bitesize

In a ring network topology, nodes are connected in a ring or a loop. Data is sent around the ring, being passed from one computer system to the next until it reaches its destination.

if any of the nodes fail, the ring is broken and data cannot be transmitted

Ring network topologies in use

Ring network topologies are used when a simple network is needed. They are suitable for locations that do not rely on very high data-transfer speeds, and where the network is unlikely to alter in size or structure. For example, a small office with only a few nodes may use a ring network topology.