METHOD FOR DATA TRANSMISSION IN A NETWORK, SUBSCRIBER AND NETWORK FOR TRANSMITTING DATA PACKETS

In a method for data transmission in a network containing multiple subscribers, a uniquely identifiable data packet is sent from at least one first subscriber to all adjacent second subscribers. The data packet is received by each second subscriber and it being ascertained whether the data packet has already been received and/or sent by this second subscriber previously. Further, the method involves the data packet being sent from each second subscriber to all adjacent third subscribers if the respective second subscriber had not yet received and/or sent the data packet previously. The method allows a high level of transmission quality to be achieved. A subscriber for receiving and transmitting data packets in a network and a network for transmitting data packets having multiple subscribers uses such a method.