Media Access Unit

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Media Access Unit - (MAU or Multistation Access Unit, MSAU) In a Token Ring network, a device to attach multiple network stations in a star topology, internally wired to connect the stations into a logical ring. The MAU contains relays to short out nonoperating stations. Multiple MAUs can be connected into a larger ring through their Ring In/Ring Out connectors.

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Multistation Access Unit

The multifunction single-box solution provides, in a single compact chassis, the functions of four stand-alone network devices: a Token Ring media access unit (MAU) concentrator, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) controller, internetwork router and ISDN terminal adapter.

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Also included with each card is a user friendly manual, the LAC-CD021L & LAC-CD023 include a female to female RJ45 connector and LAC-CD023 also includes a 10Base2 Media Access Unit.

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