MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by R.P. Singh , an ibibo Master, at 5:54 PM on July 22, 2008

MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by Santosh Kuma , an ibibo Master, at 9:33 AM on July 21, 2008

MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by Rocky , an ibibo Master, at 8:03 PM on July 19, 2008

MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by .... ..... , an ibibo Master, at 8:28 PM on July 14, 2008

MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by Ni .. , an ibibo Master, at 8:50 PM on July 13, 2008

MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by Raksha , an ibibo Master, at 9:27 AM on July 10, 2008

well, Multistation Access Unit (MAU or MSAU) is a hub-like device that connects to all token ring stations. Although the token ring stations are attached to the MAU in a physical star configuration, a true ring is maintained inside the MAU.

Unlike an Ethernet hub, a MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 11:56 AM on July 06, 2008

hi there

Token ring connectivity requires three separate physical entities; a Multistation Access Unit (MAU), a token ring lobe cable, and a token ring adapter card.
A Multistation Access Unit (MAU or MSAU) is a hub-like device that connects to all token ring stations. Although the token ring stations are attached to the MAU in a physical star configuration, a true ring is maintained inside the MAU.
Unlike an Ethernet hub, a MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom' voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.
MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.
A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU. This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).
A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a station uses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.,

Source:

http://www.wikifaq.c om/ Token_Ring_FAQ#What_physical_device s_are_required_for_a_token_ring_net work.3F

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 11:09 AM on June 30, 2008

MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by Gyan Singh , an ibibo Master, at 9:56 AM on June 30, 2008

MAU consists of physical or electronic relays which keep each station in a loopback state until a voltage is sent from the station to the MAU. Since this voltage does not affect data communications, it is referred to as a 'phantom'
voltage. Once this phantom voltage is received by the MAU, a relay is activated that inserts the token ring station onto the ring.

MAUs are connected together with Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) cables. To maintain a true ring, both the RI and the RO ports must be connected from one MAU to the other.

A token ring lobe cable connects the token ring station to the MAU.

This cable communicates over four wires; two for transmit and two for receive. The cable can be Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

A token ring adapter card is the physical interface that a stationuses to connect to a token ring network. There are token ring adapter cards for almost every computer bus type.

For more details visit :

http://stason.org/TULARC/ netwo rking/lans-token-ring/4-1-What -phys ical-devices-are-required-for- a-tok en-ring-net.html

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 1:18 PM on June 28, 2008