I'm trying to understand the token ring algorithm. Can someone explain what it is and how it works in a network environment? I'm particularly interested in its role in managing data transmission and how it compares to other network protocols.
5 answers
SumoHonor
Fri Nov 08 2024
Ethernets operate on a randomized algorithm, determining the timing for each node to transmit packets on a shared network.
Eleonora
Fri Nov 08 2024
The token ring algorithm finds its roots in the realm of networking.
isabella_doe_socialworker
Fri Nov 08 2024
Initially, it served as a viable alternative to ethernets in the context of wired networking.
CryptoAce
Thu Nov 07 2024
In contrast, token rings adopt a different mechanism for packet transmission.
CryptoSavant
Thu Nov 07 2024
Specifically, nodes in a token ring network must acquire a lock, or token, before they can send a packet.