What Is Packet-Switched Network?

August 23, 2022

A packet-switched network uses the transmission type where data is split into smaller parts called packets for optimized delivery. These packets travel over the network independently and are reassembled at the source as a complete message. Most modern WAN protocols use packet-switching technology for data transfer.

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