OCU C)OST B Discussion Lesson 04
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TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, and it is the basic system that allows computers and other devices to communicate over the internet. It works by breaking data down into small packets, sending them across a network, and then putting them back together once they reach the correct destination. The IP part is responsible for addressing and routing the data to the right device, while TCP makes sure the data is delivered accurately and in the correct order.
The main purpose of TCP/IP is to make sure information can be shared reliably between different devices and networks. It does not matter what type of device or operating system is being used, because TCP/IP allows them to communicate with each other. This is important for everyday activities like browsing the web, sending emails, streaming videos, and using online services. Without TCP/IP, the internet would not work the way it does today. -
TCP/IP is the foundational set of rules that allows computers and devices to communicate across networks and the internet. It defines how data is packaged, addressed, transmitted, and received so information can travel from one device to another successfully. The TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) focuses on reliability. It breaks data into smaller packets, sends them across the network, and confirms that all pieces arrive correctly and in the proper order. If data is lost along the way, TCP handles retransmitting it. Whereas, the IP or Internet Protocol, handles addressing and routing. It assigns source and destination addresses to data packets so they know exactly where to go, similar to how a street address works in real life. When you put these two together, TCP/IP provides a reliable way for devices to communicate over networks and the internet. Because of this, devices with different hardware and operating systems can still exchange information, which is what enables reliable communication across the internet.
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