Data travels in circular fashion from one computer to another on the network. Typically FDDI,SONET or Token Ring technology are used to implement a ring network Ring network are most commonly wired in a Physical star configuration Token Ring has multi-station access unit (MSAU or MAU) ,equipment to hub or switch.MSAU Performs the token circulation internally Advantages Cable faults are easily located, making troubleshooting easier Ring network are moderately easy to install Disadvantages Expansion to the network can cause network disruption A single break in cable can disrupt the entire network
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