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A-1 Token Ring Network Option
Appendix A:
Token Ring
Network Option
Token Ring is an alternative network architecture to 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 media attachment units (MAUs) which 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 Pi6500 Pro.
Pi6500 Pro Token Ring option
The Pi6500 Pro supports Token Ring networks that use IPX and TCP/IP protocols. To
use the Pi6500 Pro with a Token Ring network, a Token Ring network interface card
provided by EFI must be installed in the Pi6500 Pro. You can use either shielded
twisted pair (STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
Connecting Token Ring hardware
The service/support center that installs the Pi6500 Pro typically also installs the Token
Ring option at the same time and configures the Pi6500 Pro to enable printing.
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