Network protocols
Application Layer (Layer 7)This layer interacts directly with software applications and the end-
[Link]/HTTPS: The foundation of World Wide Web data communication. HTTPS incorporates
encryption for secure [Link] (Domain Name System): The "phonebook" of the internet,
translating human-readable domain names (like [Link]) into machine-readable IP
[Link] / IMAP: Protocols responsible for sending and retrieving emails across a server.2.
Transport Layer (Layer 4)This layer ensures data is transferred reliably and regulates data flow between
[Link] (Transmission Control Protocol): Connection-oriented, guaranteeing reliable data delivery
through error-checking, packet retransmission, and flow [Link] (User Datagram Protocol): A faster,
connectionless protocol that prioritizes speed over reliability. Ideal for real-time applications like video
conferencing or online gaming.3. Network Layer (Layer 3)This layer manages the routing of data packets
across different interconnected [Link] (Internet Protocol): The fundamental protocol that uses IP
addresses to identify devices and route data packets to their exact [Link] (Internet Control
Message Protocol): Used by network devices (like routers) to diagnose network issues, most commonly
seen when using the ping command.4. Data Link & Physical Layers (Layers 2 & 1)These foundational
layers dictate the physical transmission of raw data bits over hardware mediums (like Ethernet cables or
Wi-Fi).Ethernet: The standard for connecting wired Local Area Networks (LANs).ARP (Address Resolution
Protocol): Translates logical IP addresses into physical MAC addresses (Media Access Control) so
hardware can locate specific devices.5. Security & Management ProtocolsSupporting the primary
transmission layers, these protocols maintain network [Link] / SSL: Cryptographic protocols
designed to provide secure communications over a computer [Link] (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol): Automatically assigns IP addresses and network configurations to devices so
they can communicate seamlessly.