• It is very reliable – if one cable or device fails then all the others will still work
• It is high-performing as no data collisions can occur
• Less expensive because each device only need one I/O port and wishes to be connected with hub with one link.
• Easier to put in
• Robust in nature
• Easy fault detection because the link are often easily identified.
• No disruptions to the network when connecting or removing devices.
• Each device requires just one port i.e. to attach to the hub.
• If N devices are connected to every other in star, then the amount of cables required to attach them is N. So, it’s easy to line up.
Kavungya answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 12:33
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