Chapter 4. Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite

In networks, as in everyday life, rules and procedures govern communication. The rules and procedures that enable devices on a network to communicate with each other are referred to as protocols. Some protocols deal specifically with the process of transferring data from one system to another, and others are responsible for route discovery and providing client functionality.

This chapter focuses on the TCP/IP protocol ...

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