Explain How Tracert Uses an ICMP Packet and the TTL

question 33

Essay

Explain how Tracert uses an ICMP packet and the TTL value to map the path to an IP address.

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Definitions:

Decimal

A number expressed using a decimal system, which includes a point to separate the integer part from the fractional part (e.g., 3.14).

Consecutive Odd Integers

Integers that follow one after another in order and are odd, each differing by two from the next (e.g., 1, 3, 5, ...).

Sum

The result of adding two or more numbers or quantities together.

Algebraic Model

A mathematical model that uses algebraic expressions to represent real-world situations.