In protocol 6, MAX SEQ = 2n − 1. While this condition is obviously desirable to make efficient use of header bits, we have not demonstrated that it is essential. Does the protocol work correctly for MAX SEQ = 4, for example?

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In protocol 6, MAX SEQ = 2n − 1. While this condition is obviously desirable to make efficient use of header bits, we have not demonstrated that it is essential. Does the protocol work correctly for MAX SEQ = 4, for example?

 

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