Understanding Unicast Communication: How Data Is Delivered to Specific End Devices

Which delivery method is used to transmit information to one or more end devices, but not all devices on the network?

The delivery method that is used to transmit information to one or more end devices, but not all devices on the network is called unicast.

In unicast communication, data is sent from a single sender to a specific receiver or a group of receivers.

The destination IP address in the packet header is used to identify the intended recipient(s), ensuring that the data reaches the intended destination.

In unicast communication, the network infrastructure ensures that the data packet is delivered to the specified destination, usually by using routing protocols and tables.

This method is commonly used in scenarios where a specific device or a group of devices needs to receive specific information, such as sending a file to a particular computer or streaming a video to a specific user.

Unlike broadcast or multicast communication, unicast delivery is targeted and individualized, which is beneficial in many situations where tailored and private communication is required.

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