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Circuit Switching

Circuit switching is a method in computer networks where a dedicated path is established for the entire communication session, involving connection establishment, data transfer, and connection teardown. It ensures fixed paths and dedicated resources, leading to predictable performance but potential inefficiencies. While reliable, circuit switching is less efficient than packet switching, which is more commonly used in modern networks.

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Circuit Switching

Circuit switching is a method in computer networks where a dedicated path is established for the entire communication session, involving connection establishment, data transfer, and connection teardown. It ensures fixed paths and dedicated resources, leading to predictable performance but potential inefficiencies. While reliable, circuit switching is less efficient than packet switching, which is more commonly used in modern networks.

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Circuit switching, in the context of the network layer in computer networks, refers to a method

where a dedicated path is established between the source and destination nodes for the entire
duration of the communication session. Here’s a bit more detail:
1. Connection Establishment: Before data transmission begins, a dedicated path is set up
between the sender and receiver. This involves reserving the necessary resources (like
bandwidth) along the path.
2. Data Transfer: Once the connection is established, data is transmitted in a continuous
stream over the dedicated path. This ensures that all data packets follow the same route,
arriving in the correct order and without the need for reassembly.
3. Connection Teardown: After the communication session is complete, the connection is
terminated, and the resources along the path are released.

Characteristics of Circuit Switching:


• Fixed Path: All data packets follow the same path from source to destination.
• Dedicated Resources: Resources are reserved for the entire duration of the communication,
which can lead to inefficiencies if the path is underutilized.
• Guaranteed Performance: Since resources are dedicated, there is a predictable and
consistent performance in terms of latency and bandwidth.

Examples:
• Traditional Telephony: Circuit switching is commonly used in traditional telephone
networks where a direct line is established for the duration of a call.
• Private Line Services: In some enterprise networks, circuit switching is used to provide
dedicated communication paths between offices.
While circuit switching offers reliability and consistent performance, it’s less efficient compared to
packet switching, which is widely used in modern computer networks. Packet switching allows for
more efficient use of network resources by breaking data into packets that can be transmitted over
shared paths.

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