TCP/IP Protocol Suit


Define Protocol In Networking

Internetworking protocol (IP)

The internetworking protocol (IP) is the transmission mechanism used by TCP/IP protocol. It is un reliable and connectionless datagram protocol- a best-effort delivery service. The term best-effort means that IP provides no error checking or tracking.

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is used to associate an IP address with the physical address. ARP is used to find the physical address of the node, when its internet address is known.

Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)

The (RARP) allows a host to discover its internet address when it known only its physical address. It is used when a computer is connected to the network for the first time or when a diskless computer is booted.

Internet control message protocol (ICMP)

The ICMP is a mechanism used by hosts and gateways to send notification datagram problems back to the sender.

Internet Group Message Protocol (IGMP)

The IGMP used to facilitate the simultaneous transmission of the message to a group of recipients.  

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