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Which data link layer function ensures that a sending station does not overwhelm a receiving station with data?
Which data link layer function ensures that a sending station does not overwhelm a receiving station with data?
- Addressing
- Channel allocation
- Flow control (correct)
- Error control
What is the primary purpose of the Sliding Window Protocol in the data link layer?
What is the primary purpose of the Sliding Window Protocol in the data link layer?
- To prevent collisions on the network
- To assign IP addresses to devices
- To manage and acknowledge multiple frames efficiently (correct)
- To encrypt data for secure transmission
In the context of multiple access protocols, what is a fundamental challenge addressed by channel allocation methods?
In the context of multiple access protocols, what is a fundamental challenge addressed by channel allocation methods?
- Distributing a communication channel fairly among multiple users (correct)
- Minimizing power consumption in network devices
- Maximizing the physical distance between network nodes
- Ensuring data encryption
Which of the following protocols is categorized as a multiple access protocol?
Which of the following protocols is categorized as a multiple access protocol?
What is the key difference between pure ALOHA and slotted ALOHA?
What is the key difference between pure ALOHA and slotted ALOHA?
In CSMA protocols, what action does a station typically take when it senses that the channel is busy?
In CSMA protocols, what action does a station typically take when it senses that the channel is busy?
Which type of multiple access protocol eliminates data collisions by pre-assigning transmission slots to specific devices?
Which type of multiple access protocol eliminates data collisions by pre-assigning transmission slots to specific devices?
What is the primary advantage of using polling as a channel allocation method?
What is the primary advantage of using polling as a channel allocation method?
Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for routing data packets from one network to another?
Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for routing data packets from one network to another?
What is the purpose of routing algorithms?
What is the purpose of routing algorithms?
What is the main goal of congestion control algorithms in a network?
What is the main goal of congestion control algorithms in a network?
What functions does the IP protocol provide?
What functions does the IP protocol provide?
What is the primary purpose of IP addresses?
What is the primary purpose of IP addresses?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of distance vector routing algorithms?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of distance vector routing algorithms?
What is a common approach used by congestion control algorithms to reduce network congestion?
What is a common approach used by congestion control algorithms to reduce network congestion?
Why is subnetting used with IP addresses?
Why is subnetting used with IP addresses?
Which type of IP address is typically used for one-to-many communication?
Which type of IP address is typically used for one-to-many communication?
How do link state routing algorithms differ from distance vector routing algorithms?
How do link state routing algorithms differ from distance vector routing algorithms?
In the context of congestion control, what does 'leaky bucket' refer to?
In the context of congestion control, what does 'leaky bucket' refer to?
What is typically contained in the header of an IP packet?
What is typically contained in the header of an IP packet?
Flashcards
Data Link Layer
Data Link Layer
The second layer in the OSI model, responsible for transferring data between adjacent network nodes in a wide area network or between nodes on the same local area network.
Error Control
Error Control
Ensuring that data packets are delivered in the correct order and without errors.
Flow Control
Flow Control
Regulating the amount of data sent to prevent overwhelming the receiver.
Sliding Window Protocol
Sliding Window Protocol
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Channel Allocation Problem
Channel Allocation Problem
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Multiple Access Protocols
Multiple Access Protocols
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ALOHA
ALOHA
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CSMA Protocols
CSMA Protocols
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Collision-Free Protocols
Collision-Free Protocols
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Polling
Polling
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Network Layer
Network Layer
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Routing Algorithms
Routing Algorithms
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Congestion Control Algorithms
Congestion Control Algorithms
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IP Protocol
IP Protocol
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IP Addresses
IP Addresses
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Study Notes
- Data link layer facilitates reliable communication across a single link.
- Key responsibilities include addressing, error control, and flow control.
- Addressing enables the identification of devices on the network.
- Error control mechanisms detect and correct errors introduced during transmission.
- Flow control manages the rate of data transmission to prevent overwhelming the receiver.
- Sliding Window Protocol is a method of flow control.
Channel Allocation
- Channel allocation addresses the problem of efficiently sharing a communication channel among multiple users or devices.
- Multiple Access Protocols are essential for coordinating access to the shared channel and avoiding conflicts.
- ALOHA is a simple multiple access protocol where devices transmit whenever they have data.
- CSMA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access) protocols reduce collisions by having devices listen before transmitting.
- Collision Free protocols avoid collisions altogether through techniques like scheduling or reservation.
- Polling involves a central device querying each device in turn to see if it has data to transmit.
Network Layer
- Network layer is responsible for routing data packets between different networks.
- Routing Algorithms determine the best path for data packets to travel from source to destination.
- Congestion Control Algorithms manage network congestion by regulating data flow.
- IP (Internet Protocol) is the primary protocol used for addressing and routing packets on the internet.
- IP Addresses are unique numerical identifiers assigned to devices on a network.
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