What is packet loss and why it breaks your network 👇 🚨 What is packet loss? Packet loss happens when data packets never reach their destination. This causes lag, call drops, buffering, and timeouts. 🔍 How to check if you have packet loss A network engineer will usually: • Run ping to check dropped packets • Use tracert / traceroute to find where loss occurs • Monitor interfaces for errors & drops • Check logs on switches, routers, and firewalls ⚠️ Common causes of packet loss • Congested link