An earlier local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, the Token Ring access method connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 ...

Early implementations used the IBM Type 1 cabling system, which used a large square connector at the end of the cable. Later iterations were able to go with the RJ-45 connector also used for Ethernet.

I'm sure IBM makes more than one token-ring card. It would help if you give us the _exact_ model number of the card, plus any marking on any prominent chips.

As Tennant explains, Madge had to fight IBM in court for the right to produce Token Ring equipment without paying IBM royalties. Because it won that battle, that put Madge in the catbird’s seat ...

I have 4x IBM model 8228 Token Ring MAU'sI got them from a job I did recently ripping out all token ring and replacing it with fast ethernetFour identical units (known working) + a bunch of ...