Packets
In networking, a packet is a small segment of a larger message. Each packet contains both data and information about that data.
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In networking, a packet is a small segment of a larger message. Each packet contains both data and information about that data.
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The internet is like a giant delivery system for information, and that information is sent in the form of packets. Each packet gets passed from one device to another until it reaches its final destination.
As these packets make their way across the internet, they travel through a series of switches and routers, each one directing them closer to their destination.
Eventually, the packets reach their final destination, where they're reassembled into the original message or request.
All data sent over the Internet is broken down into smaller chunks called "packets."
When one Hitchhiker sends another Hitchhiker a message, for instance, her message is broken down into smaller pieces and then reassembled on the computer.
In networking, a packet is a small segment of a larger message. Each packet contains both data and information about that data.
When the packets arrive at their destination, the receiving device reassembles the packets in order and can then use or display the data.
Packet encapsulation allows for data to be correctly addressed and moved through all the layers of the Internet protocol without any issues. Think of it like a galactic delivery man in charge of logistics.