TCP Vegas Algorithm for Controlling Throughput at the Transport Layer

Abstract

In order to easily send data between two end elements without congestion, methods that suitably control flow of date and evaluate possible overload state are necessary. One such method is to control the data flow directly on the transport layer. This layer offers a range of mechanisms dedicated to deal with this issue. The aim of this paper is focused on TCP Vegas for its ability to shape the data flow and the advantages and disadvantages of its use in the network. The paper also shows the behavior of two parallel data streams using TCP Vegas.