A computer network with nodes connected around a cycle. A unidirectional ring network permits messages to move only in the chosen direction.
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A Ring network is a type of network topology in which each device, or node, is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a circular pathway for data. This configuration allows data to travel in one direction (unidirectional) or both directions (bidirectional) around the ring. ### Key Features of Ring Networks: 1. **Structure**: Each node is connected to two other nodes, forming a closed loop, hence the name "ring.