Notes on CSMA/CD Can be viewed as a reservation system where the mini-slots are used for making reservations for data slots In this case, Aloha is used for making reservations during the mini-slots Once a users captures a mini-slot it continues to transmit without interruptions In practice, of course, there are no mini-slots Minimal impact on performance but analysis is more complex Eytan ModianoNotes on CSMA/CD • Can be viewed as a reservation system where the mini-slots are used for making reservations for data slots • In this case, Aloha is used for making reservations during the mini-slots • Once a users captures a mini-slot it continues to transmit without interruptions • In practice, of course, there are no mini-slots – Minimal impact on performance but analysis is more complex Eytan Modiano Slide 8