Unicast Packets

Unicast Packets

Unicast packets are packets that are transmitted from a single source to a single destination. In a unicast packet, the destination address is a unique identifier for a specific device on the network, such as an IP address. Unicast packets are used for point-to-point communication between two devices, such as when a client sends a request to a server or when one device sends a message to another device....

Multicast Packets

Multicast packets are packets that are transmitted from a single source to multiple destinations. In a multicast packet, the destination address is a special type of address that represents a group of devices on the network, rather than a specific device. Multicast packets are used for one-to-many communication, such as when a server broadcasts a message to multiple clients or when one device sends a message to a group of devices. To identify whether a packet is unicast or multicast, you can examine the address used in the packet. If the address is a unique identifier for a specific device, it is likely a unicast packet. If the address is a group address representing multiple devices, it is likely a multicast packet....