5.1.5 - Fragmentation

Flashcards based on key concepts of Fragmentation in networking as outlined in the lecture notes.

Fragmentation

The process of breaking down packets into smaller pieces to fit within the maximum transmission unit (MTU) of the Data Link protocol.

IP

Internet Protocol, which provides best-effort delivery of packets in a connectionless and unreliable manner.

MTU

Maximum Transmission Unit, the largest size a Data Link frame can be.

IPv4

Internet Protocol version 4, which uses ID, Flags, and Fragment Offset header fields for packet fragmentation.

IPv6

Internet Protocol version 6, which does not allow routers to perform fragmentation and relies on hosts for path MTU discovery.

Path MTU Discovery

A technique used in IPv6 to determine the smallest MTU supported by each hop in the network.

Best-effort delivery

A method of transmission where the network does not guarantee packet delivery, leading to possible losses, reordering, duplication, or delays.