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A packet may be lost due to congestion: too many packets are sent, the queue gets full, and eventually the router or switch starts dropping packets. It may also occur due to different failures; including temporary cabling problems, problems in a switch or router, etc.; these in turn can cause temporary problems with the routing information (a "non-converged network"), causing the packets to travel in loops until the TTL runs out, or a router erroneously concluding that a certain address can't be reached. This latter problem might also be caused by a misconfigured router.
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What is the general term used to describe a piece of data at any layer of a networking model?
Packet
What is error in transmission media?
Errors can be things such as packet loss,congestion , collisions and interference etc. So basically something that would prevent thereceivingend to not receive a healthy signal or packet.
Which two of the following accurately describe the store-and-forward switching method?
Store-and-forward switching is a method used in networking where a switch receives the entire data packet before forwarding it to the appropriate destination. This approach allows the switch to check for errors and determine the best path for the packet, enhancing reliability and efficiency. However, it can introduce latency since the switch must wait to receive the complete packet before making forwarding decisions. Additionally, this method contrasts with cut-through switching, which begins forwarding the packet as soon as the destination address is read.
What is the term used to describe a discrete unit of data that is sent from one node to another over the network?
Packet
What three packets are exchanged between two hosts when establishing a tcp connection?
The SYN packet, the SYN ACK packet , And ACK packet
What is Packet Corruption in computer networking?
The loss of data packets during transmission.
What are the disadvantages of using NAT?
networking latency time increases by translating each packet. networking latency time increases by translating each packet. for further detail mail me. priyavinkal.k@gmail.com
What is packet forwarding?
Packet forwarding in simple terms is the forwarding of packets from one node to another from networking point of view. For example, a router or a switch. These networking devices make routing devices with the help of their routing tables and then select an outgoing interface. After that they make some changes in the packet header and push (forward) the packet to the selected interface. In case you don't know the meaning of packet. Packer is the smallest unit of size in networking. Different networks has different packet size. For example, in ATM Networks the packet size is of 53 Bytes.
Do I get as much packet loss with a switch as I do with a hub?
Packet loss is common with switches but not much of an issue using a hub.
What networking protocol was first used by Novell NetWare and is not supported on the Internet?
IPX/SPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange) is not supported on internet.
How do you make model on networking of computer?
Using packet tracer. It is basically a software which helps you simulate the network.
How does the use of a networking switch minimize problems with packet sniffing in a LAN?
In a LAN, the use of a networking switch can minimize problems with packet sniffing by implementing IPsec at layer 3which encrypts transmissions across the network link. (These damn ITT tech questions can be a pain sometimes, eh?)
What could cause packet loss at the router?
There are a number of reasons for packet loss; bad cabling, bad ports, too many collisions on the network, attenuation in the cable, bad routes, etc.
What do you mean by TTL equals 128 in networking?
In networking, TTL stands for "Time to Live," which is a field in the IP packet header that specifies the maximum number of hops a packet can take before it is discarded. When TTL equals 128, it means that the packet can traverse up to 128 routers or devices before being dropped. This helps prevent packets from circulating indefinitely in the network if there are routing loops. Each time a packet is forwarded by a router, its TTL value is decremented by one.
What is the general term used to describe a piece of data at any layer of a networking model?
Packet
What is a ghost packet?
A ghost packet is typically a term used in networking to refer to a packet that appears to be present on the network but does not actually contain any data or payload. This can be a result of various network issues or anomalies that cause the packet to be improperly handled or displayed. Ghost packets can sometimes indicate network errors or security threats.
What distorts the quality of voice in VoIP?
available internet bandwidth to ISP cloud packet loss cloud packet delays/transit times
