What are Packets and Frames

Question 1

It is a piece of data from Layer 3 (Network Layer) of the OSI model, containing information such as an IP header and payload.

Answer 1

Packet

Question 2

is used at Layer 2 (Data Link) of the OSI model, which, encapsulates the packet and adds additional information such as MAC addresses.

Answer 2

Frame

Question 3

This field sets an expiry timer for the packet to not clog up your network if it never manages to reach a host or escape!

Answer 3

Time to Live

Question 4

This field provides integrity checking for protocols such as TCP/IP. If any data is changed, this value will be different from what was expected and therefore corrupt.

Answer 4

Checksum

Question 5

The IP address of the device that the packet is being sent from so that data knows where to return to.

Answer 5

Source Address

Question 6

The device’s IP address the packet is being sent to so that data knows where to travel next.

Answer 6

Destination Address

Question 7

What is the name for a piece of data when it does have IP addressing information?

Answer 7

Packet

Question 8

What is the name for a piece of data when it does not have IP addressing information?

Answer 8

Frame