Hi,
This is regarding the size of data from TCP/UDP layer to the ip layer. The number of
bytes sent from tcp layer to ip layer to send depends on the tcp MSS (maxium segment
size).For an ethernet this size is 1460 bytes.
Based on the above my understanding is this.
a) Since MSS is 1460 bytes the maximum number of bytes sent from TCP to ip layer
cannot exceed this value.
b) The maximum sized packet that can be received by ip layer from ethernet device
is 1460 bytes.
c) In case the packet is fragmented at the sending end, at the receiving after
reassembly the maximum packet size cannot exceed 1460 bytes.
Please mail me if my understanding is correct.
Also whether for ipv6 there is any change.
regards
ravi prasad
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