|  | 7.1 | Basics of Token Ring
| 7.1.5 | Token Ring media and physical topologies
IBM Token Ring network stations (often using STP and UTP as the media) are directly connected to MSAUs, and can be wired together to form one large ring. Patch cables connect MSAUs to other MSAUs that are adjacent to it. Lobe cables connect MSAUs to stations. MSAUs include bypass relays for removing stations from the ring.