TCP/IP Stack Flashcards
What are the names of the layers on a TCP/IP stack?
Application layer,
Transport layer,
Network layer,
Link layer
What are the advantages of a layer approach?
It decomposes the process, allowing for each layer to manage individual processes. Changes in one layer don’t affect another layer. Each layer carries out distinct function and avoids repetition of tasks.
What does a layered approach provide for manufacturers?
It provides a universal standard for hardware and software manufacturers to follow.
What is meant by TCP/IP stacks being called a suite?
It consists of a number of different protocols across four layers, that collectively allow data packets to be sent and received.