data packet network
71Packet delay variation — In computer networking, packet delay variation (PDV) is the difference in end to end delay between selected packets in a flow with any lost packets being ignored (RFC 3393).[1] The effect is sometimes referred to as jitter, although the… …
72Data monitoring switch — A data monitoring switch is a networking hardware appliance that provides a pool of monitoring tools with access to traffic from a large number of network links. It provides a combination of functionality that may include aggregating monitoring… …
73packet switching — A data transmission method that simultaneously routes and transmits data packets from many customers over a communications channel or telephone line, thus optimizing use of the line. An addressed packet is routed from node to node until it… …
74Network Layer — The Network Layer is Layer 3 (of seven) in the OSI model of networking. The Network Layer responds to service requests from the Transport Layer and issues service requests to the Data Link Layer.In essence, the Network Layer is responsible for… …
75Network model — For computer network models, see network topology, packet generation model and channel model. The network model is a database model conceived as a flexible way of representing objects and their relationships. Its distinguishing feature is that… …
76Network Voice Protocol — NVP redirects here. For other uses, see NVP (disambiguation). The Network Voice Protocol (NVP) was a pioneering computer network protocol for transporting human speech over packetized communications networks. It was an early example of Voice over …
77Network diagram — A network diagram is a general type of diagram, which represents some kind of network. A network in general is an interconnected group or system, or a fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.A network… …
78packet — Any block of data sent over a network or communications link. Each packet may contain sender, receiver, and error control information, in addition to the actual message, which may be data, connection management controls, or a request for a… …
79packet-switched network — A network that consists of a series of interconnected circuits that route individual packets of data over one of several routes, offering flexibility and high reliability. A packet switched network may also be called connectionless because… …
80packet sniffer — n. Software that monitors network traffic to steal passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data. Also, the person who uses such software. Example Citation: Computer systems connected to networks, such as the Internet, are also… …
