Difference between bytes in flight, tcp payload, tcp segment data

asked 2018-11-28 18:49:11 +0000

vsharker gravatar image

What is the difference between the following fields:

  • Bytes in flight
  • TCP payload
  • TCP segment data

These all appear to have the same value at times in a single packet. Can anyone distinguish between these fields and also comment about when they will actually be present in a packet?

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