This is what happens when TCP packets literally arrive at their destination in a different order than they were transmitted from their source. Usually due to routing adjustments between the two machines. All TCP packets are numbered in order they are transmitted so they can be reassembled when they are received.
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Yes, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a reliable protocol for data transmission. It ensures that data is delivered accurately and in the correct order by using error checking and retransmission of lost packets.
TCP Breaks User Data Into Segments, Numbers Each Segment, Places Them In The Correct Sequence, And Sends Each In Order, Waiting For An Acknowledgement Before Sending The Next Segment.
TCP The three way handshake verifies that data arrived
**The TCP transport layer protocol uses windowing and acknowledgments for reliable transfer of data. **The TCP and UDP port numbers are used by application layer protocols. **The TCP transport layer protocol provides services to direct the data packets to their destination hosts.
Data is transmitted in packets. TCP/IP has to respond to each packet. TCP allows for the sending side to know that the packet was received. If there is a malfunction, it can retransmit the packet.