In the context of the sliding window protocol, what does the "window" refer to?
- The frame synchronization mechanism
- The number of bits in the data frame
- The range of sequence numbers of the frames that can be sent without acknowledgment
- The time it takes for a frame to traverse the network
The "window" in the sliding window protocol refers to the range of sequence numbers of the frames that can be sent by the sender before requiring acknowledgment. This allows for efficient flow control and ensures that the sender does not overwhelm the receiver.
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