Ring Topology - Definition

The ring topology is a network topology in which devices in a network are connected to each other in a closed ring arrangement.

Each device is therefore directly connected to exactly two other devices, creating a closed communication ring. In this topology, data packets are forwarded from one device to the next until the destination is reached.

The ring topology was used in LANs to enable even load distribution and redundancy. However, it has become less common due to its limitations and disadvantages, as it was prone to failure, because the failure of a single device interrupts the entire ring.

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