User Guide

D
D-1 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 equiv-
alent 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 Printer Board.
NOTE: Simultaneous operation on an Ethernet and a Token Ring network is not
supported.
Token Ring option
The Printer Board supports Token Ring networks that use IPX and TCP/IP protocols.
To use the Printer Board with a Token Ring network, the Token Ring option,
consisting of an EFI Token Ring network interface card installed in the Printer Board
chassis, must be installed.
Appendix D:
Token Ring
Network Option