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Technologies - Token Ring (2 of 3) |   |
Networks
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Token Ring networks work by passing a special packet called a 'token' from one computer to the next. When a computer receives a token and wants to transmit data, it keeps the token and sends a data packet. The packet travels in turn to each computer which re-transmits the packet. When the computer to which the packet is addressed receives the packet, it copies the data and re-transmits the packet with a 'received' notification. |