1Network Protocols
Set of rules for communication between devices.
2Protocols
Rules governing how devices communicate.
3Interoperability
Ability of different systems to work together.
4Message Encoding
Converting information into a transmittable form.
5Message Decoding
Reversing encoding to interpret transmitted information.
6Message Formatting
Specific structure used for sending messages.
7Message Size
Determines the amount of data transmitted.
8Message Timing
Controls data transmission rate and delivery timing.
9Flow Control
Manages data transmission rate and volume.
10Response Timeout
Duration a device waits for a reply.
11Access Method
Rules determining message sending timing.
12Collision
When multiple devices send messages simultaneously.
13Unicast
One-to-one communication method.
14Multicast
One-to-many communication method, not all recipients.
15Broadcast
One-to-all communication method.
16Protocol Suites
Groups of interrelated protocols for communication.
17TCP/IP
Most common protocol suite for internet communication.
18OSI Model
Framework for understanding network communication layers.
19Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
Maintains and develops internet and TCP/IP standards.
20Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
Manages IP address allocation and protocol identifiers.
21Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Creates standards for networking and telecommunications.
22Internet Society (ISOC)
Promotes open development of internet technologies.
23Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
Develops standards for electrical wiring and connectors.
24Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Creates standards for communication technologies.
25International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
Defines global telecommunications standards.
26Layered Model
Simplifies complex network operations for understanding.
27Protocol Interaction
Use of multiple protocols for effective communication.
28Node Icon
Symbol representing devices in network diagrams.
29Anycast
Delivery method for IPv6, one-to-nearest communication.
30OSI Reference Model
A seven-layer model for network communication.
31TCP/IP Reference Model
A four-layer model for internet protocols.
32Layered Model Benefits
Facilitates protocol design, competition, and stability.
33Data Encapsulation
Process of adding protocol information to data.
34Segmenting Messages
Breaking messages into smaller units for efficiency.
35Multiplexing
Interleaving multiple data streams together.
36Sequencing
Numbering segments for proper reassembly.
37Protocol Data Units (PDU)
Data units named per TCP/IP protocol layers.
38Data (Data Stream)
Initial form of data before encapsulation.
39Segment
PDU at the transport layer of TCP/IP.
40Packet
PDU at the network layer of TCP/IP.
41Frame
PDU at the data link layer of TCP/IP.
42Bits (Bit Stream)
Final form of data for transmission.
43De-encapsulation
Removing protocol information as data ascends layers.
44Network Layer Addressing
Uses IP addresses for data delivery.
45Data Link Layer Addressing
Uses MAC addresses for local data transfer.
46Source IP Address
IP of the sending device.
47Destination IP Address
IP of the receiving device.
48Network Portion (IP)
Identifies the network group in an IP address.
49Host Portion (IP)
Identifies a specific device in an IP address.
50Default Gateway
Router IP for accessing remote networks.
51MAC Address
Unique identifier for network interface cards.
52Local Addressing
Addressing scheme for devices on the same network.
53Remote Network
Network that requires routing to access.
54Wireshark
Tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic.
55Protocol Suite
Group of related protocols for communication.
56Open Standards
Encourage interoperability and innovation in networking.
57TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Set of protocols used for internet communication.