Chapter 6, Problem P13P

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Given that there is “N” number of nodes and the transmission rate “R” bps. Polling delay is denoted as d_poll.

To find: Maximum throughput of the broadcast channel.

Solution:

The polling round’s length = ${\text{N(Q/R + d}}_{\text{poll}}\text{)}$.

Given that, the nodes are allowed to transmit maximum of Q bits. Hence, the total number of bits that are transmitted in the polling round = (N*Q)