"Martian packet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Martian packets [plural]
Etymology: From being a packet with a source or destination address that is "not of this Earth". Head templates: {{en-noun}} Martian packet (plural Martian packets)
  1. (computing, networking) A network packet whose declared source or destination IP address lies within a reserved address range unavailable for use on the public Internet. Wikipedia link: Martian packet Categories (topical): Computing, Networking Synonyms: martian
    Sense id: en-Martian_packet-en-noun-c3YcvZY8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences

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