Internet service differentiation using transport options

摘要

TCP congestion control played a key role in ensuring the stability and smooth operation of the network for many years. However, there are many cases in which current TCP congestion control may be overly conservative, leading to low transfer rates in networks which are practically congestion-free. This paper introduces Transport Options; a simple framework for Internet service differentiation based on different transmission control behaviours. It discusses how Transport Options can be implemented, deployed and used based on policy-criteria, without threatening the stability of the network.