Understanding the TCPIP Model
Understanding the TCPIP Model
TCP/IP Model
The TCP/IP model is a fundamental framework for communication
over computer networks. It is a layered model that defines the rules
and protocols used to transmit data between devices. The model
helps ensure reliable data transmission, providing a common
language for devices to interact on the network.
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by Deepak Sen
TCP/IP Model: A Layered Architecture
Application Layer 1
The top layer of the model, responsible for
communication with applications. It includes
protocols like HTTP, FTP, and SMTP. 2 Transport Layer
Provides reliable data delivery between applications.
It includes protocols like TCP and UDP.
Network Layer 3
Manages network routing and addressing. It includes
protocols like IP and ICMP.
4 Data Link Layer
Handles error detection and flow control at the
physical link level. It includes protocols like Ethernet
Physical Layer 5 and Wi-Fi.
The lowest layer, responsible for the physical
transmission of data over the network medium.
Physical Layer: The
Foundation of
Communication
Signal Encoding Media Access Control
Translates digital data into Manages access to the
analog signals for physical medium, ensuring
transmission over the that multiple devices can
network. share the network.
Physical Components
Includes cables, connectors, and other hardware responsible for
transmitting data.
Data Link Layer: Ensuring
Reliable Data Transfer
1 Error Detection and 2 Flow Control
Correction Manages the rate of data
Ensures that data is transmission, preventing
transmitted without errors congestion on the network.
using techniques like
checksums.
Data Formatting
Ensures that data is formatted correctly for different applications.
Network Access
Allows applications to connect to the network and access resources.
Protocol Negotiation
Determines the protocols that will be used for communication between
applications.
Key Protocols in the TCP/IP Model
Layer Protocol Description
3 Path Selection
Routers choose the best path for data packets based on factors
like distance, bandwidth, and congestion.
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