Appendix A: Token Ring Network Option; Fiery Token Ring Option; Connecting Token Ring Hardware - Fiery EX12 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 media attachment units (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 Fiery.

Fiery Token Ring option

The Fiery supports Token Ring networks that use IPX and TCP/IP protocols. To use
the Fiery with a Token Ring network, you must install a Token Ring network interface
card provided by EFI. 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 Fiery typically also installs the Token Ring
option at the same time and configures the Fiery to enable printing.