Two delays that contribute to the total end-to-end delay in networks are propagation delay and transmission delay. What two other delays contribute to the total end-to-end delay in networks?
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Key Concepts
- Nodal processing delay
- Queuing delay
- Total nodal delay
Answer Approach
- List the four components of nodal delay.
- Remove the two already given.
- Briefly say what causes each remaining one.
Full Answer
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Processing delay (examining the header, checking for bit errors, deciding the output link) and queuing delay (waiting in the output buffer for the link to become free, which depends on traffic load).
d_nodal = d_proc + d_queue + d_trans + d_propShortcuts: K concepts · A approach · F answer · R reviewed · B bookmark · ← / → previous / next