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  • noun computing A packet of data passed across a network

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  • Figure 1-10 Three Basic Components Make Up a Network Layer Packet Packet Network layer LLC MAC Upper layer Network layer Sublayer header Sublayer data trailer The term datagram usually refers to an information unit whose source and destination are network layer entities that use connectionless network service.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • A datagram is a unit of data, which is what the protocols deal with.

    The Hiss Case: Another Exchange! Irons, Peter H. 1976

  • The size of the data portion of the datagram is the total length minus the size of the header.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2008

  • Note by the way that the terms "datagram" and "packet" often seem to be nearly interchangable.

    The KA9Q Internet Software Package by Bdale Garbee 1989

  • Brittany used SMS shorthand, while Hill sent every character of the 21-word-datagram and still won by 18 seconds.

    Wired Top 10 2005 : 93yr Old Aussie TxtisGR8 Ben Barren 2005

  • Brittany used SMS shorthand, while Hill sent every character of the 21-word-datagram and still won by 18 seconds.

    Archive 2005-12-01 Ben Barren 2005

  • As I suspected your not anywhere close to being a hack and understand nothing about transport control protocols or user datagram protocol, nor of hexidecimals and fonts TP does not, as say MSN chat MIRC allow one to see anothers IP adresss.

    Think Progress » Congress to hear the inconvenient truth. 2007

  • This quote explains that TCP/IP is indifferent to the content of packets, only the address on the envelope datagram matters.

    TCP/IP Bill Kerr 2006

  • This quote explains that TCP/IP is indifferent to the content of packets, only the address on the envelope datagram matters.

    Archive 2006-01-01 Bill Kerr 2006

  • Just take this datagram and do your best to deliver it.

    Where Wizards Stay Up Late Katie Hafner 2001

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