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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 E-820.
E-820 Token Ring option
The E-820 supports Token Ring networks that use IPX and TCP/IP protocols.
To use the E-820 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 E-820 typically also installs the Token Ring
option at the same time and configures the E-820 to enable printing.
Appendix A:
Token Ring
Network Option