Token passing | Network access method that requires nodes to wait |
| for their turn before transmitting data. Turns are |
| indicated by a character sequence that passes from |
| one node to the next. |
Token Ring | A 4 megabit per second or 16 megabit per second |
| network using a ring topology and a token passing |
| access method. |
transceiver | An AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) device for |
| receiving and transmitting data that often provides |
| collision detection as well. |
| A wiring scheme with one or more pairs of 18 to 24 |
| gauge copper strands which are twisted to improve |
| protection against electromagnetic and radio |
| frequency interference. Cable may be either |
| shielded or unshielded. See |
type 1 cable | Shielded |
type 3 cable | Unshielded |
type 5 cable | Shielded |
| A method of printing whereby signals are sent in |
| one direction only from the workstation to the |
| printer. |
WAN | An acronym for Wide Area Network. A network |
| capable of transmissions over large geographic |
| areas, using transmission lines provided by a |
| |
workstation | A networked computer typically reserved for end- |
| user applications. |
WWW | An acronym for World Wide Web. |
Zone | One or more connected AppleTalk networks |
| grouped according to network usage. |
