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ARCnet Last modified: Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Short for Attached Resource Computer network, ARCnet is one of the oldest, simplest, and least expensive types of local-area network. ARCnet was introduced by Datapoint Corporation in 1977. It uses a token-ring architecture, supports data rates of 2.5 Mbps, and connects up to 255 computers. A special advantage of ARCnet is that it permits various types of transmission media -- twisted-pair wire, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable -- to be mixed on the same network. A new specification, called ARCnet Plus, will support data rates of 20 Mbps.
ARCnet network products Contains information on ARCnet network products from Synergetic Micro Systems. ARCNET Trade Association home page Home page for ARCNET Trade Association, a non-profit organization of ARCNET users and manufacturers. This site provides a history of ARCNET, links to technical publications, membership information, directories, and product information. ARCnet publications Provides links to various ARCnet standards, documentation, and data sheets. History of ARCNET Trade Association Provides a history of the ARCNET Trade Association. There is also a purpose statement and membership information. Open Networks Today Networking news moves at a fast pace, and Open Networks Today lets you keep up with it. Open Networks Today offers its readers the ability to control how news is presented through customizing content filters, discussions, and news feed links. PracticallyNetworked.com PracticallyNetworked.com provides easy-to-understand help for small-network builders. The site contains how-to information for setting up and debugging home-office and small-business networks. Users can also find extensive troubleshooting information, tips on getting applications to work through firewalls, product reviews on network hardware and software, and more.	Related Categories Networking Standards Related Terms CAN local-area network