Specifications

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Token Ring Network Technology Overview. It provides an introduction to Token Ring
network concepts and physical components.
USING THIS MANUAL
Chapter 1, Introduction , provides an overview of this document and lists
several reference documents related to Token Ring networks.
Chapter 2, Token Ring Overview , covers basic concepts related to Token
Ring network operation and design.
Chapter 3, Token Ring Devices and Applications , describes select devices
from the Cabletron Systems Token Ring product line and presents several
network configuration examples, showing applications for these products.
Chapter 4, Token Ring Network Cabling , describes media types used in
Token Ring networks.
RECOMMENDED READING
The following publications contain information about implementing
Token Ring networks.
Local Area Networks, IEEE Standard 802.5 Token Ring Access Method
and Physical Layer Specifications
Commercial Building Wiring Standard, TIA/EIA-568A Standard