Brainware University

Topic: Error Detection With Example

Name: Aritri Adak

Student Code: BWU/BNC/23/169
Department: Cyber Science & Technology
Section: B
Course: BSc. ANCS
Course Code: BNC10101
Sem/Year: 1st Sem/ 1st Year
Error Detection in
Networking
Error detection in networking safeguards data integrity during transmission.
Techniques like checksums append additional information to the data for
verification. Recipients then use this information to check for any potential errors
and ensure the transmitted data remains intact. The primary aim is to maintain
the reliability of data exchange across the network.
How it Works
Error detection, in a nutshell, involves attaching a calculated "checksum" to the data you're sending. It's like a
digital fingerprint. When the data reaches its destination, the recipient recalculates the checksum. If it matches the
one you sent, all is well. If not, it signals that something might have gone awry during transmission, and the data is
flagged for a closer look. It's a smart way to ensure the accuracy of information during its journey across the
network.
Error Detection Techniques
Checksum
The checksum technique involves adding an extra
set of bits to the data to detect errors during
transmission. It uses mathematical calculations to
verify data integrity.
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
CRC is a more advanced error detection technique
that uses polynomial codes to detect errors in
data. It provides a higher level of accuracy in
error detection.
Examples of Error Detection in Networking
Transport Layer
In the transport layer of the networking
protocol stack, error detection mechanisms
such as checksum and sequence number
verification are employed to ensure error-
free data delivery.
1 Data Link Layer
In the data link layer, error detection
techniques like checksum and CRC are
2 used to ensure the integrity of data frames
transmitted between adjacent network
nodes.
Conclusion
Error detection plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability and accuracy of data transmission in networking.
By implementing techniques such as checksum and CRC, we can ensure error-free communication and enhance
network performance.