Issue Command Panel

This panel issues commands to the TCP for a host. This is accomplished by selecting the mode this TCP will operate in using the radio buttons on the right side of the panel. The modes available are described below.

Primitive Mode-Allows users to issue TCP primitive calls (ACTIVE OPEN, PASSIVE OPEN, SEND, CLOSE, ABORT) directly.

Bulk Transfer Mode-Starts a bulk data transfer. Essentially, the host establishes a TCP connection if one does not already exist and issues a SEND primitive to send the amount of data specified.

Client Mode-Instructs the host to act like a client. This causes the host to periodically send small amounts of data (i.e. a client request) to the other host.

Server Mode-Instructs the host to act like a server. This causes the host to send a specific amount of data (i.e. a server response) when a specific amount of data (i.e. a client request) is received.

Once the mode has being selected, enter its parameters on the left side and press the "Issue Command" button to instruct the host to enter the operational mode specified.

For more information on the parameters for each mode, please refer to Section 4.1 for Appendix 3 in the thesis.