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QUESTION POSED ON: 08 May 2007
What causes packet loss across the WAN?

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EXPERT RESPONSE
Packets can be dropped due to errors in routing dynamics (router congestion, route changes) or possible equipment malfunctions. Ping loss is expressed as the percentage of test packets sent but not echoed. Values are not uncommon and affect the choice of protocol for a given application. For example, TCP for guaranteed delivery or UDP for data that can tolerate dropouts.


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