Compare token passing with CSMA/CD

• CSMA/CD is used primarily by Ethernet LANs and token passing is used primarily by Token Ring LANs.
• CSMA/CD works best in larger networks with relatively fewer, longer data frames. Token passing works best in small to medium size networks with many short data frames.
• Token passing allows different priorities to be assigned to stations. CSMA/CD does not.
• Token passing is normally more expensive than CSMA/CD.