In a Tree network several devices
or computer are linked in a hierarchical fashion as shown in figure.
Tree network is also know as Hierarchical network. This type of
distribution system is commonly used in the organization where
headquarters communicate with regional office and regional offices
communicate with district offices & so on.
It is easier to add new terminals or branches of it because the tree network divided into sub-units.
Advantages of Tree Network:
i) Fault Isolation
It
is very easy to diagnose the defective terminals, simply disconnect the
whole branches of the network from the main structure. This makes it
easier to isolate a defective terminals.
ii) Easy to extend
It is easier to add new terminals of branches of it because the tree network divided into sub-units.
Disadvantages of the Tree Network:
i) Dependent on the Root
As
the problems arises in star network, same reliability problems arises
in the Tree network, because if the ‘head end’ device fail to operate,
the entire network is rendered in operable.+
