What Are Network Protocols?

Network protocols are sets of rules that devices use to communicate with each other, like a common language for data exchange.

ETHERNET: Ethernet is a protocol that allows devices on a local area network (LAN) to communicate with each other by defining how data is packaged and transmitted over cables.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is a wireless communication protocol that allows devices to connect to the internet or other networks without physical cables, using radio waves.

TCP: TCP, or Transmission Control Protocol, is a communication protocol that ensures reliable and ordered delivery of data packets between devices over a network.

UDP: UDP, or User Datagram Protocol, is a connectionless protocol that transmits data packets without establishing a connection, prioritizing speed over reliability.

IP: IP (Internet Protocol) is a set of rules that govern how data is addressed and transmitted across networks, like the internet.

HTTP: HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the foundation for communication on the World Wide Web, allowing web browsers to request and receive web pages, images, and other content from web servers.

HTTPS: HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP that uses encryption to protect sensitive data transmitted between web browsers and web servers.

FTP: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between computers on a network.

SMTP: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol that handles the sending of email messages

IMAP: IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows users to access and manage email messages on a mail server.