A network packet is a formatted unit of data carried by a packet-switched network. It is a fundamental piece of data that is transmitted across a network, encapsulating various types of information necessary for communication between devices, such as computers, routers, and other networking hardware. A network packet typically consists of two main components: 1. **Header**: This part contains metadata about the packet, including information such as: - Source and destination IP addresses - Protocol type (e.g.
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