INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
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packets of sweets
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single packets
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single package that travels along a network path
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things that travel along a network path
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Detailed explanation-1: -A data packet is a unit of data made into a single package that travels along a given network path. Data packets are used in Internet Protocol (IP) transmissions for data that navigates the Web, and in other kinds of networks.
Detailed explanation-2: -A short definition of Data Packet Data packets are used in Internet Protocol (IP)-based systems that communicate with one another over the Web. A data packet is also called a “block, ‘’ a “datagram, ‘’ or a “frame, ‘’ depending on the protocol used for its transmission.
Detailed explanation-3: -RAW input packets are delivered to all sockets of the same protocol type and IP address whereas UDP packets are delivered to only one connected or listener socket with matching IP and port address.
Detailed explanation-4: -You can choose from four basic Internet packet protocols: raw IP, ICMP, UDP (unreliable messaging), and TCP (streaming) all layered on top of the physical network (see Figure 3.1). This chapter describes each type and presents their advantages, disadvantages, and typical uses.