Network processing

Imagine you are in a big playground with a lot of other kids and you all want to play a game together. In order for everyone to play, you need someone to be the leader who tells everyone what the game is, how to play and keeps everything organized.

In computer networks, there are many devices connected together (like computers, smartphones, tablets) and they all need to communicate with each other in order to send and receive information. Network processing is like the leader in the playground game, it helps the devices talk to each other and play nicely together.

Network processing happens inside special devices called routers or switches. They act like traffic cops in the network, directing the flow of data and information from one device to another. They also help ensure that the data gets to its destination as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Think of a router like a post office that sorts and delivers mail to the right people. It reads the addresses on letters and packages to figure out where they need to go, and sends them on their way. Similarly, routers read the addresses on data packets and send them on to their intended destination.

In summary, network processing is the way that devices in a network communicate and send information to each other. It helps the network work efficiently and smoothly, like the leader in a playground game.