TCP Packet Pacing Congestion window helps to pace the transmission of data packets In steady state, a packet is sent when an ack is received Data transmission remains smooth once it is smooth Self-clocking behavior b Sender R ecelver Lecture 19: TCP Congestion ControlLecture 19: TCP Congestion Control 13 TCP Packet Pacing • Congestion window helps to “pace” the transmission of data packets • In steady state, a packet is sent when an ack is received • Data transmission remains smooth, once it is smooth • Self-clocking behavior Pr Pb Ar Ab Sende Receiver r As