IBM's Token-Ring network technology is becoming a popular method for connecting mainframes, minicomputers, work stations and personal computers within an organization. This book focuses on the architecture, hardware and software requirements, connectivity needs and management approaches for installing and using Token-Ring network. Areas covered include Token-Ring and TCP/IP connectivity, bridge considerations and design techniques, Token-Ring back-bone network configuration, connecting IBM to non-IBM systems, APPC/LU6.2 and the Token-Ring, and LAN planning and design methods.