Network Congestion

Network congestion occurs when a network's demand exceeds its capacity to handle data traffic at a given time. Imagine a busy highway where too many vehicles try to use the same road, causing traffic jams and slow movement. Similarly, when many devices or users send data simultaneously, the network becomes overwhelmed, leading to slower internet speeds, delays, or dropped connections. This can happen during peak usage times or when large amounts of data are transmitted. Managing congestion involves optimizing data flow, increasing capacity, or implementing traffic control measures to maintain smooth network performance.