Computer Networks Final

Network-Layer Data Plane

Local plane on a per-router function. Determines how datagram arriving on input port moves to output port

Network-Layer Control Plane

Network-wide logic. Determines how datagram moves from source host to destination host across routers

Longest prefix match

When looking for forwarding table entry for given destination address, use longest address prefix that matches destination address

Best-effort model

No guarantees provided by internet. No guaranteed delivery, timing/order of delivery, and bandwidth