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token ring
token ring A ring network architecture configured on the basis that each station (node) on the ring awaits the arrival of a token from the adjacent upstream node, indicating that it is allowed to send information toward the downstream node. The network is configured in a manner that ensures that only a single token is present on the ring at one time. When a sending node intercepts the token, it first sends its message to the downstream node followed by the token, which is then passed to each succeeding node until it is again intercepted by a node with a message awaiting transmission. Token rings are defined by ISO standard 8802.5.
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JOHN DAINTITH. "token ring." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "token ring." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-tokenring.html JOHN DAINTITH. "token ring." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-tokenring.html |
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token ring
token ring A PROTOCOL developed by IBM for LOCAL AREA NETWORKS that is based on the passing of packets known as tokens around a network.
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DARREL INCE. "token ring." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "token ring." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-tokenring.html DARREL INCE. "token ring." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-tokenring.html |
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