Mesh Network Errors
A mesh topology offers high redundancy by providing several paths for data to reach its destination. In a true mesh network, each device on the network is connected to every other device, and if one cable fails, there is another to provide an alternative data path. Although a mesh topology is resilient to failure, the number of connections involved can make a mesh network somewhat tricky to troubleshoot.
When troubleshooting a mesh network, consider the following points:
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A mesh topology interconnects all devices on the network, offering the highest level of redundancy of all the topologies. In a pure mesh environment, all devices are directly connected to all other devices. In a hybrid mesh environment, some devices are connected only to certain others in the topology.
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Although a mesh topology can accommodate failed links, mechanisms should still be in place so that failed links are detected and reported.
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Design and implementation of a true mesh network can be complex and often requires specialized hardware devices.