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Using the Fi and RRi notation, illustrate the transfer of 15 data packets with a window size of 5. Is it possible for a PC to run multiple network layer protocols over the same network port? Describe what mechanism is used to do it. What purpose do parity bits and CRCs serve? Briefly describe the difference between the two. Briefly describe the difference between Connection Oriented and Connectionless service and how they work. Describe the changes as you move from: Unrestricted Simplex Protocol (Utopia) to Simplex Stop and Wait Protocol to Simplex Protocol for a Noisy Channel to One-bit Sliding Protocol.

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The transfer of data packets in computer networks is often represented through various notation systems that aid in understanding the flow and control mechanisms involved. One such notation includes the Fi (Frame Index) and RRi (Receive Ready Index), which visually depict packet transmission, acknowledgments, and flow control in sliding window protocols. In this context, illustrating the transfer of 15 data packets with a window size of 5 involves demonstrating how packets are sent in segments, with acknowledgments sent back to confirm receipt before further packets are transmitted.

Using Fi and RRi notation to illustrate packet transfer

In a sliding window protocol with a window size of 5, the sender begins transmitting packets 0 through 4, labeled with their respective sequence numbers. The Fi notation indicates the sequence number of the first data packet in the window, while the RRi notation signals readiness or acknowledgment from the receiver. Initially, the sender transmits packets 0–4, and upon receipt, the receiver sends an RRi acknowledging receipt of all packets up to packet 4 (e.g., RRi=5). The sender then advances its window, transmitting packets 5–9, and this process continues until all 15 packets are transmitted. The process can be visualized as follows:

  • Transmit: Fi=0, RRi=5
  • Transmit: Fi=5, RRi=10
  • Transmit: Fi=10, RRi=15

This representation showcases how flow control is maintained via acknowledgments, preventing buffer overflow and ensuring reliable data transfer in the network.

Multiple network layer protocols over a single port

It is indeed possible for a PC to run multiple network layer protocols over the same network port. This functionality is achieved through the use of multiplexing mechanisms such as protocol identifiers or port numbers. Port numbers serve as logical identifiers that specify which particular protocol should handle the incoming or outgoing data. For example, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) can run concurrently on the same physical port by differentiating data streams based on these port numbers. The mechanism used here is called "multiplexing" at the transport layer, enabling multiple protocols to coexist and operate independently over shared hardware.

Role of parity bits and CRCs

Parity bits and Cyclic Redundancy Checks (CRCs) are error-detection mechanisms used in data communication to ensure integrity. Parity bits add a single bit to data for simple error detection—either even or odd parity, depending on the system. If the number of bits set to 1 does not match the expected parity, an error is detected. CRCs, on the other hand, involve more complex polynomial division algorithms that generate a checksum based on the data bits. This checksum is transmitted along with the data, and the receiver recomputes the CRC to verify data integrity. While parity bits detect single-bit errors effectively, CRCs are more robust, capable of detecting burst errors and multiple bit errors.

Difference between parity bits and CRCs

Parity bits provide basic error detection with minimal overhead by adding one bit that makes the total number of 1s either even or odd; they cannot detect all error types. CRCs employ polynomial division, allowing the detection of more complex error patterns, including burst errors, making them suitable for high-reliability systems. Their main difference lies in complexity and reliability, with CRCs offering superior error detection capabilities compared to simple parity bits.

Connection-oriented vs. connectionless services

Connection-oriented services involve establishing a dedicated connection between communicating devices before data transfer begins. This connection ensures reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data. Examples include TCP, which manages connection setup, maintenance, and teardown, ensuring data integrity. In contrast, connectionless services send data without establishing a dedicated end-to-end connection, offering faster transmission but less reliability. UDP exemplifies this, where each datagram is sent independently, with no guarantee of delivery or order.

The primary difference is that connection-oriented protocols prioritize reliability and sequencing, while connectionless protocols emphasize speed and simplicity, often at the expense of guaranteed delivery.

Evolution of simplex protocols to sliding window protocols

The progression from basic to more complex protocols reflects improvements in data transmission efficiency and reliability:

  • Unrestricted Simplex Protocol (Utopia): Represents a pure, unidirectional transmission with no error control or acknowledgments, suitable for noiseless channels.
  • Simplex Stop and Wait Protocol: Adds flow control and error detection by requiring acknowledgment for each transmitted frame before sending the next, reducing errors but limiting throughput.
  • Simplex Protocol for a Noisy Channel: Incorporates error detection and retransmission mechanisms, such as acknowledgments and timeouts, to handle errors in noisy environments.
  • One-bit Sliding Protocol: Implements a sliding window with a small window size (e.g., 1), facilitating continuous flow and better error handling through cumulative acknowledgments.

This evolution enhances efficiency by reducing idle times and increasing throughput while maintaining reliability despite channel noise.

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