CSE-17 Network and Layers英文版本.pptVIP

Layers in network Principles Adopt sweeping simplifications Divide-and-conquer Layering of protocols What is a protocol? * An example: FIRE in a video game FIRE in a video game FIRE (#_of_missiles, target, action_if_defended) procedure FIRE (n_missiles, where, reaction) Interpreted at two levels (implicit agreement) The system matches the name FIRE with the procedure and transfer control to it The procedure matches the arguments, position by position * Specifications and protocols Specification A set of agreements (contract) on how to interpret both the order and the meaning of arguments Pro