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= Cambridge Ring (computer network)
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The Cambridge Ring is a pioneering computer networking architecture developed in the 1970s at the University of Cambridge in the UK. It was designed as a local area network (LAN) based on a token ring topology, allowing multiple computers to communicate with each other in a controlled manner. Key features of the Cambridge Ring include: 1. **Token Ring Protocol**: The network uses a token-passing mechanism, where a special packet, or "token," circulates around the ring structure.