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Mesh topology - GCSE Computer Science Definition

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Mesh topology is a type of network design used in computer science, where each device in the network is connected to several other devices. This setup allows for multiple paths for data to travel, making it very reliable. If one connection fails, data can still take another route to reach its destination. There are two types of mesh topology: full mesh, where every device is connected to all others, and partial mesh, where some devices are connected to multiple others, but not all.

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Reviewer: James Woodhouse

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James graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in ICT and Computing education. He has over 14 years of experience both teaching and leading in Computer Science, specialising in teaching GCSE and A-level. James has held various leadership roles, including Head of Computer Science and coordinator positions for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. James has a keen interest in networking security and technologies aimed at preventing security breaches.

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