What is the main disadvantage of a star topology?

  1. One broken cable stops the whole network
  2. If the central hub fails, the whole network stops
  3. Data travels in one direction only
  4. It needs the most cable of all topologies
Answer

B) If the central hub fails, the whole network stops

The hub/switch is a single point of failure, though one broken cable affects only one computer. SLO CS-11-A-03 · Understanding

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