packet headers

[ˈpækɪt ˈhɛdərz]
nounpl: packet headers
cabeçalhos de pacote
1. The leading section of a data packet that contains metadata about the packet, including source and destination addresses, protocol information, and control flags
The router examines packet headers to determine where to forward the data.
O roteador examina os cabeçalhos de pacote para determinar para onde encaminhar os dados.
2. In networking, the portion of a packet that precedes the actual payload and contains essential routing and delivery information
Packet headers include information such as IP addresses, port numbers, and protocol types.
Os cabeçalhos de pacote incluem informações como endereços IP, números de porta e tipos de protocolo.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in networking, computer science, and IT professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is largely standardized across both countries due to the international nature of networking standards and protocols. It's commonly used in academic settings, professional documentation, and IT infrastructure discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
packet metadataframe headersnetwork headersdatagram headers
Antonyms / Antônimos
packet payloadpacket body

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cabeçalhos de pacote
Standard technical term used in networking contexts across Brazil
Portugal
cabeçalhos de pacote
Same terminology used in European Portuguese technical documentation
Technical Communities
headers de pacote
Often used in informal or anglicized technical discussions in Brazil

Related Words

packetnetwork protocolIP addressTCP/IPnetwork routingdata transmission

Related Idioms & Phrases

read the packet headers
inspect packet headers
strip packet headers
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