From Claude with some prompting
This image explains the concept of Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU) in Ethernet networks. MTU refers to the largest size of an IP packet that can be transmitted in an Ethernet frame between network devices.
The image shows multiple Ethernet frames containing an IP packet inside. The MTU determines the maximum size of this IP packet that can fit within an Ethernet frame. Having a proper MTU size is important for efficient data transmission and avoiding fragmentation.
Some key points from the image:
- Ethernet frames encapsulate IP packets for transmission over the network.
- The MTU size represents the maximum IP packet size that can be carried in an Ethernet frame between devices.
- Serialized transmission occurs, allowing only one transmission at a time on the physical line.
- Large packets occupying the line for long periods can impact effective multiple transmissions (time-sharing).
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