Explore how telecommunications, the electronic transmission of voice, data and video over a network using land lines, cellular, satellites and more, works.| Search Networking
Packet loss occurs when data packets fail to reach their destination. Learn what causes packet loss, how to detect it, and ways to reduce it in your network.| Search Networking
Learn about the different components of a network packet and how it is used to transmit data efficiently in a packet-switched network.| Search Networking
Learn how fiber optics works and why fiber is a common alternative to copper cabling. Also explore the advantages and disadvantages of optical fiber.| Search Networking
Get up to speed on circuit-switched networks, how they differ from packet-switched networks, what they are used for, and their advantages and disadvantages.| Search Networking