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Transmitted packets failing to reach their destination

Packet loss occurs when one or more packets of data travelling across a computer network fail to reach their destination. Packet loss is either caused by errors in data transmission, typically across wireless networks, or network congestion. Packet loss is measured as a percentage of packets lost with respect to packets sent. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Packet lossA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Hybrid Packet Loss Concealment for Real-Time Networked Music ApplicationsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Computer networkingThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Modeling packet-loss visibility in MPEG-2 videoCited 116 times
  5. Go sideways: Network congestionA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Transmission Control ProtocolA closely related topic

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Noun The event of one or more packets of data in a computer network not reaching their destination.

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