Flow control in network - Networking

Q.  Why do we use flow control in the network?
- Published on 28 Aug 15

a. It reassemble segments in the correct order at the destination device.
b. It ensures that data is retransmitted if an acknowledgment is not received.
c. It regulate the size of each segment.
d. It provides a means for the receiver to govern the amount of data sent by the sender.

ANSWER: It provides a means for the receiver to govern the amount of data sent by the sender.

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  • Prajakta Pandit   -Posted on 20 Oct 15

    - In data communications, flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission between two nodes.

    - It provides a mechanism for the receiver to control the transmission speed.

    - Flow control should be distinguished from congestion control, which is used for controlling the flow of data when congestion has actually occurred.

    - Flow control is important because it is possible for a sending computer to transmit information at a faster rate than the destination computer can receive and process it.

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