How is the port a part of a packet?

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Computer A is running a program that initiates a request to Computer B on Port X. Where / how is the port transmitted in the API request?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 15 '13 at 16:49

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"Port" in this context means "port on the network device" ie an ethernet interface, not tcp/udp port.

answered Oct 15 '13 at 16:49

tim

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