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What is the primary function of error correction in data transmission?
What is the primary function of error correction in data transmission?
- To amplify the signal strength to prevent attenuation
- To detect and request retransmission from the sender
- To filter out noise and interference from the transmission signal
- To detect and correct errors without contacting the sender (correct)
What is the key difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission?
What is the key difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission?
- Half-duplex is used for error correction, while full-duplex is used for flow control
- Half-duplex allows nodes to transmit and receive simultaneously, while full-duplex allows nodes to transmit but not receive
- Half-duplex allows nodes to transmit and receive at different times, while full-duplex allows nodes to transmit and receive simultaneously (correct)
- Half-duplex is used for wired connections, while full-duplex is used for wireless connections
What is the main reason for signal attenuation in long-distance transmission?
What is the main reason for signal attenuation in long-distance transmission?
- Weak signal strength due to long distance (correct)
- Noise and interference from external sources
- Error correction mechanisms causing signal delay
- Insufficient power supply to the transmission devices
Which of the following is NOT a type of signal interference?
Which of the following is NOT a type of signal interference?
What is the primary function of the link layer in data transmission?
What is the primary function of the link layer in data transmission?
What is the purpose of firmware in a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
What is the purpose of firmware in a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Which type of multiplexing is used to implement half-duplex transmission?
Which type of multiplexing is used to implement half-duplex transmission?
What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
What is the primary reason for implementing flow control in network communication?
What is the primary reason for implementing flow control in network communication?
What is the main difference between error detection and error correction?
What is the main difference between error detection and error correction?
What is the effect of signal attenuation on a transmitted signal?
What is the effect of signal attenuation on a transmitted signal?
What is the main cause of noise in network communication?
What is the main cause of noise in network communication?
What is the purpose of error detection in network communication?
What is the purpose of error detection in network communication?
What is the main difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission?
What is the main difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission?
What is the effect of noise on a transmitted signal?
What is the effect of noise on a transmitted signal?
What is the primary purpose of flow control in network communication?
What is the primary purpose of flow control in network communication?
What is the primary concern that necessitates the use of MAC protocol in a shared medium?
What is the primary concern that necessitates the use of MAC protocol in a shared medium?
What is the primary purpose of reliable delivery in the link layer?
What is the primary purpose of reliable delivery in the link layer?
Why is reliable delivery service not always provided in the data link layer?
Why is reliable delivery service not always provided in the data link layer?
What is the advantage of using MAC protocol in a shared medium?
What is the advantage of using MAC protocol in a shared medium?
Why do wireless links require reliable delivery service in the data link layer?
Why do wireless links require reliable delivery service in the data link layer?
What is the purpose of adding MAC addresses to the frame header?
What is the purpose of adding MAC addresses to the frame header?
What type of links do not require reliable delivery service in the data link layer?
What type of links do not require reliable delivery service in the data link layer?
Why is it necessary to have a mechanism to coordinate frame transmission in a shared medium?
Why is it necessary to have a mechanism to coordinate frame transmission in a shared medium?
Study Notes
Link Layer Services
Flow Control
- Flow control is necessary to adjust the pacing between adjacent sending and receiving nodes to avoid full buffer at the receiver.
- If the sender transmits frames at a higher speed than the receiver can handle, it will overwhelm the receiver and incoming data will be dropped.
Error Detection and Correction
- Error detection is the process of detecting errors caused by signal attenuation, noise, and other signal distortions.
- Error correction is the process of identifying and correcting bit errors without resorting to retransmission.
- Attenuation is the reduction in power of the signal as it is transmitted over long distances, requiring repeaters.
- Noise refers to any external, unwanted information that interferes with a transmission signal.
Half and Full Duplex
- Half-duplex allows nodes to transmit, but not at the same time, using time division multiplexing.
- Full-duplex allows both nodes to transmit simultaneously, using frequency division multiplexing.
Link Layer Implementation
- The Link Layer is implemented in the Network Interface Card (NIC) or on a chip.
- NICs have their own CPU and RAM.
- Ethernet cards are responsible for Ethernet communication, while 802.11 cards are responsible for wireless communication.
- The NIC implements both the Data Link and Physical layers.
MAC Protocol
- In a shared medium/broadcast link, the MAC protocol coordinates frame transmission to avoid collisions.
- MAC addresses are added to the frame header to identify source and destination frames.
- The MAC protocol controls how the shared medium is accessed and decides which frame is transmitted on the link and when.
Link Layer Services - Reliable Delivery
- Reliable delivery is used to guarantee the movement of datagrams across a link without error.
- It is seldom used on low-bit-error links, such as fiber and some twisted pair cables.
- Wireless links, with high error rates, require reliable delivery in the data link layer.
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Learn about flow control in link layer services, including scenarios where the sender transmits frames at higher speeds than the receiver can handle, and how to avoid overwhelming the receiver.
