What are the different traffic control algorithms and how do they compare?

What are the different traffic control algorithms and how do they compare?

There are several traffic control algorithms, including FIFO, RED, and WRED. FIFO processes packets in the order they arrive, while RED and WRED use random early detection to manage congestion. Would you like a detailed comparison?

Yes, please provide a detailed comparison of FIFO, RED, and WRED.

FIFO is simple but can lead to congestion. RED helps prevent congestion by dropping packets early, while WRED improves on RED by prioritizing packets based on their importance. Each has its pros and cons depending on the network requirements.

What are the pros and cons of using RED over FIFO?

RED can reduce congestion and improve overall network performance compared to FIFO, which can suffer from head-of-line blocking. However, RED can be more complex to implement and may require fine-tuning of parameters.