datagram

A technical term for a packet of information that is placed within network frames for delivery over a network. The datagram's header shows the source, destination, and type of data it contains, as well as its relation to any other datagrams being sent. This header information enables the data to be transported from router to router to its destination; datagrams are unique to the particular protocol being applied.

See also : data traffic  
NetLingo Classification: Technical Terms

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