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== What is Protocol Stack? ==
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A '''protocol stack''', in networking terminology, is a collection of software protocols that provides communications between computers on a network, and between computers and the network infrastructure. The protocol stack model helps to organize layered network models.
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The term "stack" is used interchangeably with "protocol stack," but strictly speaking, the latter definition is more accurate. A protocol suite comprises a group of protocols that work together to provide specific communication functions. Protocols within a suite are modularized and designed with a single purpose in mind. This allows for greater efficiency when implementing multiple protocols into an application or system.
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Protocols at the bottom of the stack deal with low-level communication hardware, while those higher up add additional capabilities to user applications. For example, TCP/IP—the most common set of protocols on the internet—consists of four layers: physical, data link, network, and transport. Each layer implements specific functionality that enables two-way communication over an electronic channel.

Revision as of 19:57, 15 June 2022

What is Protocol Stack?

A protocol stack, in networking terminology, is a collection of software protocols that provides communications between computers on a network, and between computers and the network infrastructure. The protocol stack model helps to organize layered network models.

The term "stack" is used interchangeably with "protocol stack," but strictly speaking, the latter definition is more accurate. A protocol suite comprises a group of protocols that work together to provide specific communication functions. Protocols within a suite are modularized and designed with a single purpose in mind. This allows for greater efficiency when implementing multiple protocols into an application or system.

Protocols at the bottom of the stack deal with low-level communication hardware, while those higher up add additional capabilities to user applications. For example, TCP/IP—the most common set of protocols on the internet—consists of four layers: physical, data link, network, and transport. Each layer implements specific functionality that enables two-way communication over an electronic channel.