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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 Pi5500.
Pi5500 Token Ring option
The Pi5500 supports Token Ring networks that use IPX and TCP/IP protocols. To use
the Pi5500 with a Token Ring network, a Token Ring network interface card provided
by EFI must be installed in the Pi5500. 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 Pi5500 typically also installs the Token
Ring option at the same time and configures the Pi5500 to enable printing.
Appendix A:
Token Ring
Network Option
