connection-oriented transmission scheme
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A connection-oriented transmission scheme is a method used in telecommunications networks to transfer data. In this scheme, a dedicated path is established through the network for the duration of the communication. This ensures that data packets travel along the same route and typically arrive at their destination in the order they were sent, similar to how a traditional telephone call works. This contrasts with connectionless schemes where packets may take different routes and need to be reassembled upon arrival. The Internet primarily uses a connectionless approach, while older telephone systems exemplify connection-oriented transmission.1
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