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• Packet Loss
Loss of parts of the packetised data that comprises the
whole communication
• Packet Switching
Breaking down of data that a computer sends into smaller
pieces known as packets. Each packet has a header that identifies
the packet and its destination. Packets are individually
routed and reassembled at the end destination
• Ping
Abbreviation for Packet InterNet Groper. A connection testing
program That sends a self-returning packet to a host and
times how long it takes to return. protocol A series of
rules and conventions that allow different kinds of Computers
and applications to communicate over a network
• POP
Point of Presence refers to a long distance company's switch
that is connected to the local Telco's central office. This
is the point at which calls are handed off between the local
and long distance telephone companies
• Publishing
Publishing is transfering the website you have created on
your hard drive from your computer onto the internet
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