TCP Receive Window Illustration

SMALLER TCP Receive Window (max. 5 packets outstanding)	LARGER TCP Receive Window (max. 10 packets outstanding)

Notes:

• Each Data Packet generates an ACK (acknowledgement) packet in response.
• The Receive Window sets a limit on the number of ACK's that can be outstanding.
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