Release of token Release after transmission Node replaces token on ring as soon as it is done transmitting the packet Next node can use token after short propagation delay Release after reception Node releases token only after its own packet has returned to it Serves as a simple acknowledgement mechanismRelease of token • Release after transmission – Node replaces token on ring as soon as it is done transmitting the packet – Next node can use token after short propagation delay • Release after reception – Node releases token only after its own packet has returned to it Serves as a simple acknowledgement mechanism Eytan Modiano Slide 11