data packet network
11Network packet — In computer networking, a packet is a formatted unit of data carried by a packet mode computer network. Computer communications links that do not support packets, such as traditional point to point telecommunications links, simply transmit data… …
12Packet (information technology) — In information technology, a packet is a formatted unit of data carried by a packet mode computer network. Computer communications links that do not support packets, such as traditional point to point telecommunications links, simply transmit… …
13Network tap — A network tap is a hardware device which provides a way to access the data flowing across a computer network. In many cases, it is desirable for a third party to monitor the traffic between two points in the network. If the network between points …
14Data link layer — The OSI model 7 Application layer 6 Presentation layer 5 Session layer 4 Transport layer 3 Network layer 2 …
15packet — /ˈpækət / (say pakuht) noun 1. a small pack or package of anything, originally of letters. 2. a definite quantity or measure of something wrapped and retailed: a packet of biscuits. 3. Also, data packet. Computers one of several units of data,… …
16packet assembler/disassembler — (PAD) Equipment in a packet network used to convert the format of data from asynchronous or synchronous terminals for transmission over a packet network …
17Packet capture — is the act of capturing data packets crossing a computer network. Deep packet capture (DPC) is the act of capturing, at full network speed, complete network packets (header and payload) crossing a network with a high traffic rate. Once captured… …
18Packet radio — is a form of digital data transmission used to link computers. The most common use of PKT is in amateur radio, to construct wireless computer networks. Its name is a reference to the use of packet switching between network nodes, which allows… …
19Network intelligence — (NI) is a technology that builds on the concepts and capabilities of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), Packet Capture and Business Intelligence (BI). It examines, in real time, IP data packets that cross communications networks by identifying the… …
20Network performance — refers to the service quality of a telecommunications product as seen by the customer. It should not be seen merely as an attempt to get more through the network. The following list gives examples of Network Performance measures for a circuit… …
