|  | 5.6 | Basic Topologies Used in Networking
| 5.6.9 | Complete (mesh) network topology
Mathematical Perspective In a complete, or mesh topology, every node is linked directly to every other node. Physical Perspective This wiring has very distinct advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are that, because every node is physically connected to every other node (creating a redundant connection), should any link fail to function, information can flow through any number of other links to reach its destination. Also, this topology allows information to flow along many paths on its way through the network. The primary physical disadvantage is that for anything more than a small number of nodes, the amount of media for the links, and the amount of connections to the links becomes overwhelming. Logical Perspective The behavior of a complete, or mesh topology depends greatly on the devices used.