Now suppose that the file is broken into 5 packets, each of 10 Mbits. Ignore headers that may be added to these packets. Also ignore router processing delays. Assuming store and forward packet switching at the router, what is the total delay?

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22 January, 10:48

Now suppose that the file is broken into 5 packets, each of 10 Mbits. Ignore headers that may be added to these packets. Also ignore router processing delays. Assuming store and forward packet switching at the router, what is the total delay?

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Sierra Hughes · Answer 1

6.025seconds

Explanation:

For each link we have,

Dtran = 10mbits/10mbps = 1 second

Dprop = 5000km/2*10^8m/sec = 0.025sec.

Total delay = (5 + 2-1) + Dtran + 2 Dprop = 6.025seconds