Appendix A: Token Ring Network Option; Océ 760C Token Ring Option; Connecting Token Ring Hardware - Oce 760c Configuration Manual

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Appendix A:
Token Ring
Network Option
Token Ring is an alternative network architecture to the Ethernet architecture. Token
Ring networks offer a high resistance to failure and are commonly used in large or
high-traffic network installations.
Token Ring networks operate by passing a network token around the electronic
equivalent of a ring. The token is a data packet that circulates from one network
node to another, controlling access to the network. In practice, each workstation is
connected to a port on one or more "Multi Station Access Unit" (MAUs) that act as
network hubs for the ring connection.
This appendix describes the Token Ring option and cable connections and refers you
to the remaining configuration required for printing to the Océ 760C.
Océ 760C Token Ring option
The Océ 760C supports Token Ring networks that use IPX and TCP/IP protocols.
To use the Océ 760C with a Token Ring network, you must install a Token Ring
network interface card provided by EFI. You can use the shielded twisted pair (STP)
cable.

Connecting Token Ring hardware

The service/support center that installs the Océ 760C typically also installs the Token
Ring option at the same time and configures the Océ 760C to enable printing.