DATA LINK PROTOCOL AND COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Write a 4- to 5-page report (excludin" rel="nofollow">ing cover page and references) answerin" rel="nofollow">ing the followin" rel="nofollow">ing questions. What are the functions of data lin" rel="nofollow">ink? Why and where is flow control needed? Explain" rel="nofollow">in its parameters. Explain" rel="nofollow">in stop-and-wait flow control with special reference to the handlin" rel="nofollow">ing of (i) a damaged frame (ii) a lost frame. Explain" rel="nofollow">in HDLC. What are the categories of HDLC stations? What is the configuration and modes of HDLC? What does "switchin" rel="nofollow">ing" mean? Explain" rel="nofollow">in the three possible switchin" rel="nofollow">ing methods. Assignment Expectations The report should: Demonstrate clear understandin" rel="nofollow">ing of the subject and address all key elements of the assignment. Show analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of required material. Demonstrate writin" rel="nofollow">ing proficiency at the academic level of the course; address the Learnin" rel="nofollow">ing Outcomes of the assignment. Use and cite relevant and credible sources to support assertions. The report is well organized and follows the structure of a well-written paper. APA style format is applied for all citations.