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Packet Forwarding

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Definition of “Packet Forwarding” :

“Packet Forwarding” refers to the process of routing data packets from one network to another. It involves the transmission of data packets received on an incoming network interface to an outbound network interface, based on the destination IP address in the packet header.

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