some possible ideas

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When sending a message, check the cache for the given destination. If there is a hardware address in the cache for the destination, send the message straight to that address. Otherwise, broadcast the message.
### WIP, Optional: Broadcast address
Packets addressed to the broadcast address (currently undecided) can optionally be received by all nodes.
### WIP, Optional: Network status packets
Currently undecided on specifics and taking input.
Network status messages could be used to notify other nodes that a node has come online or is going offline, and other similar information.
Requesting what nodes another node can talk to may also be an option.
## Packet Format
Packets are made up of separated parts, as allowed by OpenComputers modems.