loopback Definition
- 1a circuit or pathway that sends electronic signals back to the device that sent them
- 2a test signal that is sent from a computer to its own network interface to check whether it is working properly
Using loopback: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loopback" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The loopback connection allows a device to communicate with itself.
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The loopback test confirms that the network interface is functioning correctly.
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Summary: loopback in Brief
A 'loopback' [ˈluːpˌbæk] is a circuit or pathway that sends electronic signals back to the device that sent them. It is also a test signal that is sent from a computer to its own network interface to check whether it is working properly.
