The percentage of data packets that get lost in transit. Can noticeably degrade voice and video quality.
How long it takes data to get from source to destination. Lower latency means snappier connections.
A Virtual LAN. Partitions a physical network into separate virtual networks for improved management and security.
Quality of Service. Prioritizes certain types of network traffic, like voice or video, for a smoother experience.
Network Address Translation. Lets multiple devices share one public IP address. A key router feature.
Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. Saves you from configuring them manually.
The Domain Name System. Translates human-friendly domain names like google.com into IP addresses.
Defines which part of an IP address identifies the network and which part identifies the device.
A virtual endpoint for network communication. Different services use specific port numbers, like 80.