We are aware that TCP's transport layer performs end-to-end error handling. Theoretically, error detection and correction are not necessary at the connection layer, but they are performed there anyway. Why is including error detection and correction at both the connection and transport layers advantageous?

We are aware that TCP's transport layer performs end-to-end error handling. Theoretically, error detection and correction are not necessary at the connection layer, but they are performed there anyway. Why is including error detection and correction at both the connection and transport layers advantageous?

Systems Architecture

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305080195

Author:Stephen D. Burd

Publisher:Stephen D. Burd

Chapter9: Computer Networks

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19VE

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