Internet Protocol (IP) The Internet Protocol (IP) is a data-oriented protocol used for communicating data across a packet-switched internetwork. IP is a network layer protocol in the internet protocol suite and is encapsulated in a data link layer protocol (e.g., Ethernet). As a lower layer protocol, IP provides the service of communicable unique global addressing [...]
OSI Model The Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model (OSI Model or OSI Reference Model for short) is a layered abstract description for communications and computer network protocol design, developed as part of the Open Systems Interconnection initiative. It is also called the OSI seven layer model. Purpose The OSI model divides the functions of a [...]
In computing world, a protocol is a set of instructions or rules that governs communication between two networking devices. These could be two computers or other network devices. Protocols can be implemented both by hardware and software. A protocol may be used to define the communication behavior while a standard may be used to define [...]