contagem de saltos
1. In networking, the number of intermediate nodes (routers) that a data packet passes through to reach its destination from source to destination.
The hop count between these two servers is 5, meaning the packet travels through 5 routers.
A contagem de saltos entre esses dois servidores é 5, o que significa que o pacote passa por 5 roteadores.
2. A metric used in routing protocols to determine the shortest path for data transmission.
RIP protocol uses hop count as its primary metric for route selection.
O protocolo RIP usa a contagem de saltos como sua métrica principal para seleção de rota.
3. The maximum number of hops allowed before a packet is discarded in a network.
The default hop count limit (TTL) in IP packets is 64.
O limite padrão de contagem de saltos (TTL) em pacotes IP é 64.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in IT and networking fields. It originated from computer science and is widely used in both Brazilian and international networking communities. The term maintains the English 'hop count' in many technical discussions even in Portuguese-speaking regions, though 'contagem de saltos' is the formal Portuguese equivalent. Understanding hop count is essential for network administrators and IT professionals in Brazil and globally.
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