What is protocol
A protocol is a language your computer uses to communicate with other computer in a network.
(OR)
The set of rules and regulations to communicate data from one computer to other computers.
What is TCP / IP
- TCP / IP ( Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)
- TCP / IP is the standard protocol for LAN, WAN and Internet
- TCP / IP is supported by all family of O.Ss
- TCP / IP is the combination of two protocols
- 1. TCP ( Transmission control protocol )
- 2. IP ( Internet Protocol )
What are the functions of TCP / IP ?
Function of IP:
- IP will find out Source and Destination Host IP Addresses.
- IP will create logical link between source and Destination Host. FROM Address ( whare ) Source to TO Address ( to where ) Destination path will be created by IP.
Function of TCP:
- TCP will transfer ( send/receive ) data packets source and destination hosts.
- TCP will perform data sequencing job.
- TCP will preform data flow control.
- TCP will perform error checking.