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Function Performed by Application ECN bit marking provides indication to end-system / application that specific traffic level was exceeded for that flow ECN capable end-systems or applications take the appropriated action to avoid congestion Example: Receiving end notifies the transmitting end when congestion has been encountered If encountered during session setup The application may not setup the new session After session was established Reduce sending rate Stop sending packets Or preempt the session |