Specifications

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Chapter 4
TOKEN RING NETWORK CABLING
This chapter provides an overview of the different cable types used for
Token Ring networks. It covers basic cabling terminology and also
performance and design specifications for shielded twisted pair (STP),
unshielded twisted pair (UTP), and fiber optic cable types as specified by
the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A standard. Figure 4-1 illustrates how different
cable types can be used in a Token Ring network installation composed of
Cabletron Systems Token Ring network products.
Figure 4-1. Example Mixed-Media Installation Configuration
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MicroMMAC-T & STH Stack
Twisted Pair
Fiber
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MMAC-8FNB
Bridge
Link
Patch Panel
Bridge
Link
RJ45 Wall Jack
TRBMIM-T
Lobe Cable Link
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MMAC-8FNB
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