active monitor meaning

• [Computer]
  <networking> A process in an IBM token ring network which ensures a token is present on the ring, removes circulating frames with unknown or invalid destinations, and performs introductions between machines on the ring.

• monitor:    Verb: monitor  ...
• active:    Adjective: active& ...
• be active:    Verb: be activeBe ...

Examples

1. The active monitor performs a number of ring administration functions.
2. All stations must be capable of becoming an active monitor station if necessary.
3. In 1981 Genelec delivered active monitors to ZDF s new control rooms in Mainz.
4. If you are interested in being an active monitor, sign your name below with ~ ~ ~ ~.
5. Active monitors are typically bi-amped and have an active crossover with custom equalization to tune the monitor to have a flat frequency response.