Ethernet vs. Token Ring

Abstract
This documents compares Ethernet against Token Ring Networks. Both topologies have a lot to offer the market place, however, it is up to the organization to make an informed decision as to what is best for the company. Ethernet uses a bus topology in which all computers are connect to one straight line of cable, otherwise know as the backbone. Data is permitted to access the network at anytime, however, it can only enter when no other data is on the network. Data will travel down the backbone till it reaches its final destination or the end of the wire and eliminated. Token Ring works in a similar fashion except for the fact that the computers are connected in a loop. Data can only enter the network when given permission. At that time, data is transmitted around the ring until if reaches it final destination or eliminated by the monitoring node.

Ethernet vs. Token Ring
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