Host To Host Comunication Flashcards
Host device
Is either the source or the destination of a message that’s being transmitted over the network.
Protocol
Is a set of rules that’s implemented in software and hardware of each device that’s connected to the network. It basically tells these devices how to go about doing there business.
Proprietary
Means that once company or small group of companies control all use of the technology.
Open Proprietary
Means that the use of technology is available and is free to the public.
The two standardization models
OSI - Ope System Interconnection
TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol slash Internet Protocol
End device
Form the interface between the human network and the underlying communication network. End devices are called host.