Packet Time-to-LLive (TTL) refers to a mechanism that limits the lifespan or duration a data packet is allowed to exist in a network before it is discarded or returned. It helps prevent data packets from circulating indefinitely, thereby avoiding network congestion.
Packet Time-to-Live (TTL)
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