TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a suite of communication protocols used to connect devices and transfer data over the internet and computer networks. It defines how data is packaged, transmitted, routed, and received between systems.
TCP ensures reliable data delivery, while IP handles addressing and routing of data packets across networks.
For example:
A web browser uses TCP/IP protocols to load websites from internet servers.
Emails are transmitted between devices using TCP/IP communication.
Online games use TCP/IP to exchange real-time data between players and servers.
Common technologies and concepts related to TCP/IP include:
- Networking
- IP Address
- DNS
- HTTP/HTTPS
- Routers
- Packets
- Ethernet
- Internet Protocols
