On the distribution function of the information speed in computer network

Abstract

We review a study of the Internet traffic properties. We analyze under what conditions the reported results could be reproduced. Relations of results of passive measurements and those of modelling are also discussed. An example of the first-order phase transitions in the Internet traffic is presented.Comment: cpcauth.cls included, 6 pages, 3 eps figures, Proceeding CCP 2001 Aachen, to appear in Comp. Phys. Com