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Network protocols: Wi-Fi, HTTP, SMTP, FTP and more

Oscar Calow English 8 cards

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1What is the protocol for Wi-fiUsed for wireless connections, because routers use them any device that uses the protocols can connect to the network
2What is the protocol for EthernetUsed for wired connections that govern connecting devices to a network
3What is the protocol for HTTPUsed to request the webpages from the web server, as well as to submit data to it
4What is the protocol for HTTPSEncrypted version of HTTP which makes the data unreadable to anyone other than the receiver
5What is the protocol for SMTPThe protocol used to send an email to a mail server, and transfer it between servers until it gets to its intended location
6What is the protocol for POP3An old protocol that was used to download the email from a server onto a single computer
7What is the protocol for IMAPA newer protocol that leaves the message on the server and allows it to be viewed on multiple devices
8FTPOlder protocol that is used for transferring files between servers.
A popular use for it today is uploading and downloading webpages to a webserver during development