TCP/IP Model

The TCP/IP Model is a four-layer communication framework used for internet and network communication.

Elaboration:

It is a simplified version of the OSI Model:

  1. Network Interface Layer โ€“ Handles physical connections.
  2. Internet Layer โ€“ Manages IP addressing and routing.
  3. Transport Layer โ€“ Ensures reliable communication using TCP/UDP.
  4. Application Layer โ€“ Supports protocols like HTTP, FTP, and DNS.

Example:

When you send an email, SMTP (Application), TCP (Transport), and IP (Internet) protocols work together to ensure delivery.