The internet and protocols

Internet

A global network of interconnected computer networks that use standardized communication protocols to link devices worldwide.

Internet “Nuts

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Network of Networks

The concept that the Internet connects many smaller networks (ISPs, enterprise, data centers) into one global system.

Protocol

A set of rules governing data transmission and reception between devices to ensure proper communication.

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

A protocol used for transferring web pages over the Internet.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

Provides reliable, ordered, and error

IP (Internet Protocol)

Defines addressing and routing of packets between devices.

Wi-Fi

A wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide network connectivity.

4G/5G

Generations of mobile communication standards offering broadband wireless access.

Ethernet

A wired networking technology for local area networks (LANs).

RFC (Request for Comments)

Documents that describe Internet standards and protocols.

IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force)

The organization that develops and promotes Internet standards.

Human Protocol

Social rules for communication, such as greetings or turn

Network Protocol

Rules and structures that control message formatting, timing, size, and delivery options in computer communication.

Message Encoding

Representing data in a format suitable for transmission.

Message Formatting and Encapsulation

Organizing and packaging data into a specific format for transmission.

Message Timing

Controlling when messages are sent and received to ensure synchronization.

Message Size

Determines how large each transmitted data unit can be.

Message Delivery Options

Control reliability, speed, and acknowledgment during data exchange.