Which of the following statements about star networking in Mesh networking is correct? (Multiple choice)

Question

Options

• AAll connections need to forward data through the central gateway device
• BAll connections do not need to pass through the central gateway device for data forwarding
• CAll LAN data transmission must pass through MPP
• DAll LAN data transmission does not need to pass through MPP

• A
  82% (41)
• B
  4% (2)
• D
  14% (7)

Explanation

In star-topology mesh networking, the central gateway device (MPP - Mesh Portal Point) acts as the hub through which all traffic must pass, just like the center of a star where every arm connects to a single point. Options A and C are both correct because they describe this same constraint from two angles: A states it in terms of device connections, and C states it in terms of LAN data flow - both point to the MPP as the mandatory forwarding node.

Why B is wrong: B describes a distributed or full-mesh topology, where nodes can route data peer-to-peer without involving a central device. That is the opposite of star topology's requirement.

Why D is wrong: D contradicts the defining property of star mesh - bypassing the MPP for LAN traffic would mean nodes communicate directly, which is not how star topology functions. The MPP is the bottleneck by design.

Memory tip: Visualize a literal star shape - every spoke must touch the center point. If traffic could skip the center, it wouldn't be a star anymore; it would be a web (mesh). When you see "star + mesh," lock in: central gateway = mandatory, always.

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