ARCnet - Definition
ARCnet is an abbreviation for Attached Resource Computer Network. It is a form of token bus network architecture for PC-based LANs developed by Datapoint Corporation in 1977. ARCnet relies on a bus or star topology and supports data rates of 2.5 Mbps. It can also connect up to 255 individual computers. Different versions such as ARCnet Plus run at speeds of 20 Mbps and more.
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