Token Ring: Principles, Perspective and Strategies (Data Communications & Networks)

Token Ring has developed into a universally usable, flexible and powerful local area network system which, alongside Ethernet, is the dominant LAN system today. The aim of this book is to present the technical and strategic issues involved in implementing a Token Ring network. Features of the book include: *A clear and practical presentation of the technical fundamentals of Token Ring *A comprehensive discussion of Token Ring hardware and software interfaces *Coverage of network management problems and solutions *A comparison of Token Ring with Ethernet This book will provide an invaluable insight into the concepts and strategic issues of implementing a Token Ring network for the computing and engineering professional. 0201568950B04062001