Current network performance is unpredictable.
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The connection at any of 20 routers can be interrupted at any time (actually happened about once a semester).
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Packet loss can vary by 10% within minutes due to bursts of traffic.
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Typical internet traffic is very high between 1 and 5pm, leaving insufficient bandwidth for time-sensitive applications.
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Essential is a list of phone numbers and contact people (router administrators) who can react promptly when network problems occur.
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For acceptable audio stream delivery, network latency should be below 0.5 seconds and jitter (variable speed delivery ) must be minimal.
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This demonstrates the need for "Internet 2" traffic control mechanisms and resource reservation model.
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