<Ul> <Li> Very easy to connect a computer or peripheral to a linear bus </Li> <Li> Requires less cable length than a star topology resulting in lower costs </Li> <Li> It works well for small networks </Li> <Li> It is easy to extend by joining cable with connector or repeater </Li> <Li> If one node fails, it will not have effect on the whole network </Li> </Ul> <Li> Very easy to connect a computer or peripheral to a linear bus </Li> <Li> Requires less cable length than a star topology resulting in lower costs </Li> <Li> It works well for small networks </Li>

3 functions of the server in a bus topology