Chapter 6, Problem P17P

Explanation of Solution

Given data:

K = 100

Adapter waits for K * 512 bit times. That is: 51200 bit times.

R = 10 (for 10Mbps broadcast channel)

R = 100 (for 100Mbps broadcast channel)

To find: How long the adapter waits for 10Mbps broadcast channel and long the adapter waits for 100Mbps broadcast channel

Solution:

For 10Mbps broadcast channel: