| Checksum |
A value used to verify the integrity of data during transmission. |
| Destination Address |
Specifies the IP address of the intended recipient of the packet. |
| Flags |
Used to control or identify fragments of the packet. |
| Fragment Offset |
Indicates the position of the fragment in the original packet. |
| Fragmentation |
The process of breaking down a large packet into smaller ones to fit the maximum transmission unit of a network. |
| Header |
A section of data that precedes the actual payload and contains control information. |
| Header Checksum |
Used for error-checking the header to ensure data integrity. |
| Header Length |
Specifies the length of the header in 32-bit words. |
| Identification |
A unique value used to identify the packet, primarily for reassembly purposes. |
| Packet |
A formatted unit of data carried by a packet-switched network. |
| Payload |
The actual data being transported by a packet, excluding header and trailer information. |
| Protocol |
A set of rules that governs the format of data sent over a network. |
| Routing |
The process of selecting paths in a network along which to send network traffic. |
| Source Address |
Specifies the IP address of the sender of the packet. |
| TTL (Time To Live) |
A field that determines the lifetime of data in a network, preventing it from circulating indefinitely. |
| Time To Live |
Specifies the maximum time the packet is allowed to remain in the network. |
| Total Length |
Indicates the entire packet size, including both header and data, in bytes. |
| Type Of Service |
Provides an indication of the abstract parameters of the quality of service desired. |
| Version |
Indicates the version of the Internet Protocol being used. |
