Encapsulation may refer to any of the following:

  1. With networking, encapsulation is taking data from one protocol and translating it into another protocol, so the data can continue across a network. For example, a TCP/IP packet contained in an ATM frame is a form of encapsulation.

  2. With programming, encapsulation is information in a module or section of code that enables the program or programmer to use code contained within a program.

  • Network and network card help and support.

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