Kevin, Packet Switching is a networking method in which nodes share bandwidth with each other by sending packets and Circuit Switching is when a dedicated physical circuit path must exist between sender and receiver for the duration of the "call." There is a link I use in my class that tends to help my students understand Packet Switching. I hope it helps a little. http://www.rad.com/networks/1998/packet/sim.htm
-- Steven S. Minnick CCNP/CCDP/CCAI/EE [EMAIL PROTECTED] ""Kevin Jones"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > I was wondering if someone would be willing to clarify something regarding > PVC's > and SVC's (in X.25/FrameRelay/ATM). Some books and material I've read > discuss the difference between the two as follows: > > PVC's - Pre-established connection and path through the switched network. > Every packet takes the same path to reach its destination. > > SVC's - Dynamically established connection and path through the switched > network Again, every packet takes the same path to reach its destination. > > However, I have also read that packets do not necessarily take the same path > through the switched network. If that is the case, are the pre-established > and dynamic connections to which they are refering between the router and > the first switch? > > I appreciate your help. Thank you. > > Kevin Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=44282&t=44117 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
