In the TCP three-way handshake, what is the significance of the sequence number and the acknowledgment number?
- The sequence number represents the initial sequence number of the sender, and the acknowledgment number represents the next sequence number expected by the receiver.
- The sequence number represents the sender's IP address, and the acknowledgment number represents the receiver's IP address.
- The sequence number represents the sender's MAC address, and the acknowledgment number represents the receiver's MAC address.
- The sequence number represents the sender's port number, and the acknowledgment number represents the receiver's port number.
The sequence number in the TCP three-way handshake is a random number generated by the sender, and it is used to initiate the conversation and prevent old or duplicate data from being accepted. The acknowledgment number, on the other hand, acknowledges the receipt of the sender's sequence number and indicates the next expected sequence number from the receiver. This ensures that data is transmitted in the correct order.
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