Q.1 What are Berkley socket primitive? Explain in brief. Q.2.Describe TCP header with diagram.

Q.3 Illustrate TCP three way handshake techniques in TCP connection establishment. Q.4. Explain
in brief TCP timers. Q.5. Differentiate between TCP and UDP. Q. 6 .Explain TCP flow control. Q.7.
Explain congestion control algorithm with slow start algorithm. Q.8 Give the structure of UDP
header.
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Q.1: Berkeley Socket Primitives: Berkeley Socket Primitives, often referred to as Berkeley Sockets
or simply Sockets, are a set of programming interfaces for network communication. They were
originally developed at the University of California, Berkeley, and are now widely used in Unix-like
operating systems, including Linux and macOS. These socket primitives provide a standard way
for programs to create, send, and receive network data. They are commonly used in C and C++
programming for network applications.

The primary socket functions and data structures include:

 socket(): Create a new socket.

 bind(): Associate a socket with a specific local address and port.
 listen(): Put a socket in a listening state for incoming connections.
 accept(): Accept a connection request from a client.
 connect(): Initiate a connection to a remote server.
 send() and recv(): Send and receive data over a socket.
 close(): Close a socket when the communication is finished.

Sockets come in various types, such as stream sockets (e.g., for TCP) and datagram sockets (e.g.,
for UDP). They allow applications to communicate over the network using well-defined protocols.
These primitives have been fundamental in the development of networked applications and
protocols.

Q.2: TCP Header with Diagram: The TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) header is used in TCP/IP
networks to control the transmission of data between two devices. Here's a basic representation
of a TCP header:

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+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Source Port | Destination Port |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Sequence Number |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Acknowledgment Number |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Data | Rese- | Control | Window | Checksum | Urgent |
| Offset | rved | Flags | | | Pointer |
| (4 bits) | (4 bits) | (8 bits) | (16 bits)| (16 bits)| (16 bits)|
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Options and Padding (Variable Length) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Data (Variable Length) |
| |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+
 Explanation of some key fields in the TCP header:

 Source Port and Destination Port: Identify the endpoints of the connection.
 Sequence Number: Used to order and reassemble segments and detect missing data.
 Acknowledgment Number: Acknowledges the receipt of data.
 Data Offset: Specifies the length of the TCP header in 32-bit words.
 Reserved: Reserved for future use.
 Control Flags: Various control flags, such as SYN, ACK, FIN, RST, PSH, and URG.
 Window: Indicates the size of the sender's receive window.
 Checksum: Used for error checking.
 Urgent Pointer: Indicates the location of urgent data.
 Options and Padding: Additional options and padding (if any).
 Data: The actual data being transmitted.

Q.3: TCP Three-Way Handshake: The TCP three-way handshake is a process used to establish a
reliable connection between a client and a server. It ensures that both parties are ready to
exchange data and establishes initial sequence numbers for reliable data transfer. The three steps
of the handshake are as follows:

1. Client Sends SYN:

 The client sends a TCP segment with the SYN (Synchronize) flag set to 1, indicating its
intention to establish a connection.
 The client also selects an initial sequence number (ISN) and includes it in the segment.
2. Server Acknowledges SYN and Sends SYN-ACK:
 Upon receiving the client's SYN, the server acknowledges the SYN by sending a TCP
segment with the SYN and ACK flags set (SYN-ACK).
 The server selects its own initial sequence number and includes it in the segment.
 This step confirms the receipt of the client's request and signals the server's readiness to
establish the connection.
3. Client Acknowledges SYN-ACK:
 The client acknowledges the server's SYN-ACK by sending a TCP segment with the ACK
flag set.
 The client includes an acknowledgment number, which is one greater than the server's
sequence number from the SYN-ACK.
 This step confirms that the client has received the server's acknowledgment and that the
connection is fully established.

After the three-way handshake is completed, data can be reliably transmitted between the client
and server. This handshake helps ensure that both sides are in sync and ready to exchange
information.

Q.4: TCP Timers: TCP uses various timers to manage different aspects of connection and data
transmission. Some of the important TCP timers include:

 Retransmission Timeout (RTO) Timer: This timer determines how long a sender should wait for
an acknowledgment (ACK) from the receiver before retransmitting data. It is dynamically adjusted
based on network conditions.
 PERSIST Timer: This timer is used to avoid "silly window syndrome." It ensures that the sender
doesn't overwhelm the receiver with tiny segments.
 Keep-Alive Timer: This timer is used to detect if the connection is still active. If no data is sent or
received within a certain period, TCP may send keep-alive packets to check the connection's
health.
 Time-Wait Timer: After a connection is closed, a time-wait timer is used to ensure that any
delayed or duplicate packets related to the closed connection are discarded.
 User Timeout Timer: It allows applications to specify a timeout for blocking socket operations,
giving control back to the application in case of a network problem.

These timers are crucial for managing the reliability and efficiency of TCP connections in various
network conditions.

Q.5: Difference Between TCP and UDP: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User
Datagram Protocol) are two of the most common transport layer protocols, but they have
different characteristics:

1. Connection-Oriented vs. Connectionless:

 TCP is connection-oriented, meaning it establishes a reliable connection before data
transfer. It ensures that data is delivered in the correct order without errors.
 UDP is connectionless and offers minimal services. It simply sends data without
establishing a connection, which can be faster but less reliable.
2. Reliability:
 TCP provides reliability through features like acknowledgment, retransmission, and error-
checking. It guarantees that data is delivered correctly and in order.
 UDP offers no built-in reliability mechanisms. It's up to the application to handle data
integrity and ordering if needed.
3. Header Overhead:
 TCP has a larger header size due to its reliability mechanisms, which can add overhead to
data transmission.
 UDP has a smaller header, resulting in lower overhead and faster data transfer.
4. Use Cases:
 TCP is suitable for applications that require guaranteed delivery and integrity, such as
web browsing, email, and file transfers.
 UDP is preferred for real-time applications where speed is crucial, such as video
streaming, online gaming, and voice over IP (VoIP).
5. Flow Control:
 TCP uses flow control mechanisms to manage data transmission rates and prevent
congestion, ensuring that data is not sent too quickly for the receiver to handle.
 UDP does not have flow control, so it can lead to overloading the network or the receiver
if data is sent too fast.
6. Header Fields:
 TCP header includes source and destination ports, sequence and acknowledgment
numbers, and control flags.
 UDP header includes source and destination ports and a length field.

Both TCP and UDP have their advantages and are chosen based on the specific requirements of
the application.
 Q.6: TCP Flow Control: TCP flow control is a mechanism that ensures the sender doesn't
overwhelm the receiver with data, preventing packet loss and network congestion. It operates at
the transport layer and involves the following components:

1. Receiver's Window Size: The receiver advertises its current buffer size (window size) to the
sender. This indicates how much data the receiver can currently receive without being
overwhelmed.
2. Sender's Congestion Control: The sender adjusts its sending rate based on the receiver's
advertised window size and network conditions. It sends data in chunks (window-sized segments)
and waits for acknowledgments.
3. Sliding Window Mechanism: The sender maintains a sliding window of data to be sent. As
acknowledgments are received, the window slides, allowing more data to be sent.
4. Dynamic Adjustment: The window size can change dynamically based on the receiver's capacity
and network conditions. It can be increased when the network conditions improve or decreased if
congestion is detected.

TCP flow control prevents issues like data loss due to network congestion, ensures efficient data
transfer, and adapts to the varying capacity of the receiver. It's an essential part of TCP's reliability
and robustness.

Q.7: Congestion Control Algorithm with Slow Start: Congestion control in TCP is crucial for
preventing network congestion, which can lead to packet loss and degraded performance. One
of the fundamental congestion control algorithms used in TCP is "Slow Start." Here's an overview
of how it works:

1. Slow Start Phase:

 When a TCP connection is established, the sender starts in the Slow Start phase.
 The sender initially sends a small number of segments (usually one or a few) to test the
network's capacity.
 For each acknowledgment received, the sender exponentially increases its sending rate.
This means it doubles the number of segments it sends in each round-trip time (RTT).
2. Congestion Detection:
 During Slow Start, the sender keeps track of acknowledgments. If it detects congestion
(e.g., if a segment is lost), it switches to the Congestion Avoidance phase.
3. Congestion Avoidance Phase:
 In the Congestion Avoidance phase, the sender increases its sending rate more slowly by
adding one segment for each RTT.
 This phase is more conservative and less aggressive in exploring network capacity, aiming
to avoid overloading the network.

Slow Start and Congestion Avoidance phases are part of TCP's congestion control mechanisms.
They help adapt the sender's transmission rate to the network's capacity while minimizing the risk
of congestion and packet loss. If network congestion is detected, TCP will switch to its congestion
control mechanisms to reduce its transmission rate.

Q.8: UDP Header Structure: The UDP (User Datagram Protocol) header is relatively simple and
contains the following fields:
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+--------+--------+--------+--------+

| Source Port | Destination Port |

+--------+--------+--------+--------+

| Length | Checksum |

+--------+--------+--------+--------+Explanation of UDP header fields:

 Source Port (16 bits): Identifies the sender's application or service on the source device.
 Destination Port (16 bits): Identifies the recipient's application or service on the destination
device.
 Length (16 bits): Specifies the length of the UDP header and data in bytes. This field includes
both the header and any encapsulated data.
 Checksum (16 bits): Used for error checking to detect corruption during transmission. A
checksum value is calculated for the UDP segment and can be used for error detection.

UDP is a lightweight and connectionless transport protocol that does not provide the reliability,
flow control, and error recovery mechanisms offered by TCP. As a result, it has lower overhead
and is suitable for applications where speed and minimal protocol overhead are more important
than reliability, such as real-time streaming, voice over IP (VoIP), and online gaming.