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4.6.5 Packet layer window size

The purpose of the Packet layer window size information element is to indicate the requested layer 3 window size value to be used for the call. The values are binary encoded.

The Packet layer window size information element is coded as shown in Figure 4-41.

The maximum length of this information element is 4 octets.

Bits

 

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Octets

 

Packet layer window sizeInformation element identifier

 

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

1

1

Length of packer layer window size contents

2

1 ext.

Forward value

3

1 ext.

Backward value

4*
(Note)

Note - This octet may be omitted. When omitted it indicates a request for the default value.

Figure 4-41/Q.931

Packet layer window size information element