Internet

Having multiple paths for data to travel. Helps maintain connectivity if one path fails.

The percentage of data packets that get lost in transit. Can noticeably degrade voice and video quality.

Variation in latency. Too much can cause choppy audio and laggy video.

How long it takes data to get from source to destination. Lower latency means snappier connections.

The actual amount of data that gets sent over a connection in a given time. Less than bandwidth due to overhead.

Quality of Service. Prioritizes certain types of network traffic, like voice or video, for a smoother experience.

A Virtual LAN. Partitions a physical network into separate virtual networks for improved management and security.

Network Address Translation. Lets multiple devices share one public IP address. A key router feature.

Defines which part of an IP address identifies the network and which part identifies the device.

Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. Saves you from configuring them manually.