Re: BECN & FECN

Hi Molomo,

You are correct ...
BECN = backwards
FECN = forward

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On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 3:17 PM, Molomo<letjedilakopa_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> Experts,
> I have read a number of books on these two topics and I'm yet to find
> a uniform explanation.  Below are my explanations correct me if I'm
> wrong,
>
> BECN- FR switch sets this bit in a frame header as the destination
> replies to the sender - to  inform the sender of congestion.
>
> FECN - This bit is set when traffic is unidirectional (eg video
> stream), but only this is addressed to destination to generate a
> pseudo packet so that FR switch can set the BECN back to the sender.
>
> Am I correct?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Molomo
>
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