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111packet 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… …
112Packet scheduler — A packet scheduler is a piece of software that determines how to prioritise which packets are sent across a network from a client computer. One important example of a packet scheduler is the QoS Packet Scheduler that comes with Microsoft… …
113Packet generator — A packet generator is a type of software that generates random packets or allow the user to detailedly craft/construct custom packets. Packet generators utilize raw sockets.This is useful for testing implementations of IP stacks for bugs and… …
114packet monkey — n. An unskilled computer prankster who can only ape skilled hackers by downloading and using their programs that are designed to infiltrate and compromise computer networks. Example Citation: Hackers, in their online communities, say the media… …
115Packet Data Serving Node — The Packet Data Serving Node, or PDSN, is a component of a CDMA2000 mobile network [ [http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk721/tk488/tsd technology support sub protocol home.html Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) Cisco Systems ] ] . It acts as… …
116Packet sniffer — Un packet sniffer (« renifleur de paquets[1] », ou simplement renifleur ou sniffeur) ou analyseur de protocole est un logiciel qui peut lire au passage les données transitant par le biais d un réseau local non switché. Il permet une… …
117Packet, das — Das Packēt, des es, plur. die e, aus dem Französischen Pacquet, und dieß aus dem Ital. Diminut. Pacchetto, ein kleines Pack, ein Päckchen. Ein Packet Briefe, Waaren u.s.f. Ungeachtet Packet schon ein Verkleinerungswort ist, so macht man zuweilen… …
118packet-level filter — A category of firewall that provides a high degree of convenience, but a relatively low level of security. A packet level filter blocks or forwards a packet solely on its merits, without taking into account past history; the filter may also… …
119packet-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… …
120packet switching — noun : the division of data (as in a message) into packets for transmission in an electronic communications network • packet switched ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective * * * ˈpacket switching 7 [packet switching] noun …
