ADVANCE NETWORK DESIGN

Assignment # 01
MS(CS)-3A

Name: MISBAH RASHID

Enrolment No: 02-243212-001
Course Instructor: DR. SAFDAR

Department of Computer Science

Bahria University Karachi Campus

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QUESTION # 01
Circuit switching is a mechanism in which the communication path is dedicated. In
contrast, packet switching mechanism allows the sharing of communication path
among users. Based on this, answer the followings:

Part (a)
In conventional communication networks, demonstrate whether it is a good idea to
use the real time data services (for example voice) over packet switching network?
Support your answer with detail discussion, examples and limitations (if any).

“SOLUTION”
No, Because Packet-switched networks move data in separate small blocks packets
based on the destination address in each packet. When received, packets are
reassembled in the proper sequence to make up the message. For example, if
someone says on a call a sentence “How are you?” it is divided into packets and sent
through different routes, what if the packet is loss, then message will not reach fully.
Let suppose the packet of “are” is lost than the listener will listen the message is “how
you?”, we can’t want this during call and yes delays are also come in packet switching.

Figure 1. Packet loss in Packet switching

Not ideal for applications that are in constant use, such as high-volume voice calls.
High-volume networks can lose data packets during high-traffic times; those data
packets cannot be recovered or resent during transmission.

Part (b)
In next generation communication networks, explain whether all types of data (real
time/ non real time) should be transported by using the circuit switching or packet
switching networks? Support your answer with discussion and examples.

“SOLUTION”
In next generation communication networks, all types of data (real time/ non real time)
should be transported by using the packet switching networks, because Data packets
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are able to find the destination without the use of a dedicated channel. Reduces lost
data packets because packet switching allows for resending of packets. More cost-
effective since there is no need for a dedicated channel for voice or data traffic.
Packet switching, on the other hand, is a relatively recent and much younger
technology. It was mainly designed for data transmissions, although it now carries
real-time voice calls as well.
"A circuit-switched network is good for certain kinds of applications with limited points
to go to. If you're doing voice applications solely, it's great," says Maloff. "But if you
have multiple locations to get to and large amounts of data to transmit, it's better to
break it down into packets."
In telecom, the VoIP call is an example of packet switching. In these two RTP (Real-
Time Protocol) endpoints are set, no dedicated channels are set up for voice packets.
After the Setup of endpoints, the same IP (lines, router, etc.) network can be used for
multiple calls.

Figure 2. Packet Switching

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“The End”
“Thank You”