What Is A Packet?
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A packet is a unit of data sent over a network. It is the basic unit of information in network communications, containing source and destination addresses, control information, and payload data. Packets are typically sent over the Internet using the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP).