TCP/IP Model Flashcards
List layers in order
Application Transport Network Data Link Physical
Application protocol
HTTP, SMTP, FTP, IMAP, POP
Transport Protocol
TCP, UDP
Network Protocol
IP
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet
Physical Protocol
CAT5, RJ45
Application Function
the users access to the network. uses application software. ex. internet explorer, skype, outlook. Defines the message on the internet
Transport Function
links application layer to network layer. if we want to be reliable it will set up a virtual circuit. establishes an end to end connection. Breaks long messages up into small ones and numbers them, detects lost messages and resends them
Network Function
in charge of routing and address finding
Data Link Function
moves packet from one router to the next. controls the physical layer. formats the start and stop of messages. corrects errors.
Physical Function
the physical connection between the sender and receiver