Data Packets

Data Packets

1. Packet Switching

   • Router
   • Used to direct the data packet to the right direction.

2. IP Address

   • Used when data is being sent between TCP/IP networks
     • For example; over the internet.

3. Data Packet

   • Header
     • The header contains the packet number as well as the total number of packets for example: 1/2, 2/3, 3/3

4. Destination

5. Packet Number

   • Stored in the header, shows which number packet is and the total number of packets being sent.

6. Timeout message

7. Checksum

8. Payload