计算机网络与互联网(英语)chap7.pptVIP

CS 422 - Part 3 Spring 2001 Chapter 7 Packets, Frames, And Error Detection (Parity,Checksums, and CRCs) Smallest piece of information When you send a message between two hosts, the smallest piece of information may be: Bit Character (e.g. RS232) Switching When should this piece of information be sent? As soon as it is available - circuit switching When the entire message is ready - message switching After X number of bits/characters - packet switching Switching content Circuit sw. Message sw. Packet sw. Connecting to the Network The Problem Cannot afford individual network c