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    Out-of-order packets

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      solofire
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      Can anyone explain how out-of-order packets are handled (version 2.3.2)? 
      Are there any adjustments to this behaviour that would help on a satellite link with out-of-order packets @ >25%?
      Thanks

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        JKnott
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        ???
        What kind of packets?  With TCP, the packets are received and buffered while waiting for late packets to arrive.  With UDP, it's up to the app to decide what to do.  With some, it may also buffer in a manner similar to TCP.  Others, for example VoIP, will simply discard any packets that don't arrive in time.

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