Glossary: Networking Beyond the Basics
packet loss
Also written: % packet loss
The share of ping packets that got no reply. A few lost points to a bad cable or a crowded Wi-Fi channel, and 100% means no path or a host that is off or ignores ping.
Glossary: Networking Beyond the Basics
Also written: % packet loss
The share of ping packets that got no reply. A few lost points to a bad cable or a crowded Wi-Fi channel, and 100% means no path or a host that is off or ignores ping.