Reliability
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... distinct but interconnected computer communication networks. Very few
assumptions are made as to the reliability of the communication
protocols below the TCP layer ...
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Reliability:
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The reliability and flow control mechanisms described above require
that TCPs initialize and maintain certain status information for
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... Type of Service = Precedence: routine, Delay: normal, Throughput:
normal, Reliability: normal; or 00000000.
Time to Live ...