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Understanding Data Communications: From Fundamentals to Networking

Gilbert Held

Chapter 17

Packet Networks - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

What key functions occur during the packet assembly process?

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Problem 2

What is the primary function of the CCITT X. 25 recommendation?

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Problem 3

How does a character mode device communicate on a packet network?

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Problem 4

Assume that the ASCII character I was assigned to $X .3$ parameter number 16 . If you typed the message LOGOM]N, what would the contents of the PAD buffer be?

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Problem 5

Describe the three locations where a PAD can be installed.

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Problem 6

What is the primary advantage obtained by using a PAD manufactured as an adapter board in a PC to obtain a connection on a packet network?

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Problem 7

Discuss the difference between functions performed by X. 25 level 2 and level 3 software.

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Problem 8

Suppose the $N(\mathrm{R})$ field contains the value 6 . What does this value indicate?

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Problem 9

When referring to a packet network, what does the term public port signify?

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Problem 10

Assume that the cost per minute of PSTN usage is 15 cents and ten terminals geographically dispersed from a computer center communicate with that center 2 hours per day, 20 days per month. If the monthly cost for connecting a mainframe to the packet network is $$\$ 1000$$ and the cost per hour for packet network transmission is $$\$ 3$$ including packet charges, prepare an analysis of the cost of using the PSTN as opposed to using the packet network. Which method of transmission is more economical? What happens if the number of terminals requiring access to the mainframe increases to 20 ?

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Problem 11

Why do most packet networks that provide protocol conversion require personal computers to emulate a VT100 terminal?

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Problem 12

Why is protocol spoofing important when a multidrop line is supported through an X. 25 packet network?

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Problem 13

Discuss the differences between $X .25$ and frame relay with respect to the network access methods and operating rates, error handling and throughput delays.

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Problem 14

What is the general purpose or goal of a Frame Relay Forum Implementation Agreement (IA)?

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Problem 15

Why are delays associated with a frame relay network lower than those associated with an X. 25 packet switching network?

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Problem 16

What is the purpose of a FRAD?

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Problem 17

What is the main difference between a FRAD and a frame relay compliant router?

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Problem 18

What is the function of the flag fields in a frame relay frame?

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Problem 19

When is the address extension (EA) subfield in the frame relay header set to 1 ?

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Problem 20

What is the purpose of the DLCI?

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Problem 21

Who sets the FECN and BECN bits and in what situation are those bits set?

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Problem 22

When is the Discard Eligible (DE) bit set in a frame relay frame?

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Problem 23

What is the Committed Information Rate and how is it related to the line access rate?

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Problem 24

Why would an organization select a Committed Information Rate of zero bps?

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Problem 25

What is the relationship between the Committed Burst Size (Bc), the Committed Information Rate (CIR) and the measurement interval (Tc)?

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Problem 26

Describe the three basic methods that can be used to compress data for transmission over a frame relay network.

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Problem 27

Describe three methods that could be used by a FRAD to prioritize traffic.

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Problem 28

What is the advantage associated with the use of hybrid coding for digitizing voice for transmission over a frame relay network?

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Problem 29

Why is frame fragmentation necessary when transmitting voice over frame relay?

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Problem 30

What is the purpose of a jitter buffer built into a FRAD?

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