hop limit

[/hɑp ˈlɪmɪt/]
nounpl: hop limits
limite de saltos
1. A networking parameter that specifies the maximum number of hops (intermediate nodes or routers) a data packet can traverse before being discarded
The hop limit was set to 64 to prevent packets from circulating indefinitely in the network.
O limite de saltos foi definido como 64 para evitar que os pacotes circulem indefinidamente na rede.
2. In IPv6, equivalent to the Time To Live (TTL) field in IPv4, used to prevent routing loops
Each router decrements the hop limit by one before forwarding the packet.
Cada roteador decrementa o limite de saltos em um antes de encaminhar o pacote.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer networking and information technology. It is commonly used in both Brazilian and Portuguese technical documentation, though it is often retained in English even in Portuguese-language materials due to the international standardization of networking protocols. The concept is fundamental to IPv6 protocol design and routing infrastructure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Time To Live (TTL)hop count limitpacket lifetime
Antonyms / Antônimos
infinite hopsunrestricted routing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite de saltos
Standard technical term used in networking documentation
Portugal
limite de saltos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
International Technical
hop limit
Often kept in English in technical documentation across all Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

IPv6packet routingnetwork protocolTTL (Time To Live)routerrouting loop

Related Idioms & Phrases

exceed the hop limit
set a hop limit
reach the hop limit threshold
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