Link Layer Services: Flow Control in Networking
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Amplification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the link layer in data transmission?

    <p>To provide error correction and detection mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of firmware in a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

    <p>To act as an intermediary between software and hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of multiplexing is used to implement half-duplex transmission?

    <p>Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

    <p>To implement both data link and physical layer services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for implementing flow control in network communication?

    <p>To ensure the receiver's buffer does not overflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between error detection and error correction?

    <p>Error detection signals the sender for retransmission, while error correction corrects the error without retransmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of signal attenuation on a transmitted signal?

    <p>It decreases the amplitude of the signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of noise in network communication?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of error detection in network communication?

    <p>To detect errors in the received data and signal the sender for retransmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission?

    <p>Half-duplex transmission is unidirectional, while full-duplex transmission is bidirectional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of noise on a transmitted signal?

    <p>It weakens the signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of flow control in network communication?

    <p>To ensure the receiver's buffer does not overflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern that necessitates the use of MAC protocol in a shared medium?

    <p>To prevent collisions and ensure correct data interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of reliable delivery in the link layer?

    <p>To guarantee datagram transmission across the link without error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is reliable delivery service not always provided in the data link layer?

    <p>Because it is not necessary for all types of links</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using MAC protocol in a shared medium?

    <p>It coordinates frame transmission and prevents collisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do wireless links require reliable delivery service in the data link layer?

    <p>Because they have high bit error rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding MAC addresses to the frame header?

    <p>To identify the source and destination of the frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of links do not require reliable delivery service in the data link layer?

    <p>Fiber optic links</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to have a mechanism to coordinate frame transmission in a shared medium?

    <p>To prevent collisions and ensure correct data interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.
    • 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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