Question

Explain in brief the following access method:

Token Passing

Explain token passing accessing method in brief.

Answer 1

• Token passing utilizes a frame called a token, which circulates around the network.
• A computer that needs to transmit must wait until it receives the token.
• When the computer receives token, it is permitted to transmit.
• When computer completes transmitting, it passes the token frame to the next station or token ring network.