Rather than devices trying to use their own
langues to communicate with other
devices that may not understand it, they
used a common language called a protocol
E.g. a wireless access point from one
manufacturer willl work with the
wireless network interface card from
another
Protocol: A standard method. E.g.
communication protocols are standard
methods for communicating electronically.
Transmission control Protocol/
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Defines how signals are sent across
the internet so internet users can
communicate with each other.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Governs sending of emails so it
can be successfully sent to and
from different devices
Point to Point Protocol (PPP)
Sets standards of communication for computers
directly connected to each other. Mostly used in
ASDL connections where the computer needs to
connect to an ISP .