Network Protocols

Network Protocols

1. TCP

   • Dictates how data is sent between networks
   • sets rules for devices to connect
   • splits data into packets and reassembles them

2. IP

   • Responsible for packet switching

3. HTTP

   • Hyper text transfer protocol
   • used for web browsers
   • used to access websites
   • communicates with web servers

4. HTTPS

   • secure version of HTTPS
   • encrypts all info sent and received

5. FTP

   • File Transfer Protocol
   • Used to edit and move files between devices

6. POP3

   • Post Office Protocol (V3)
   • used to retrieve emails
   • holds email until you download it
     • after, it is deleted

7. IMAP

   • Internet Message Access Protocol
   • You only download a copy (it has already been downloaded)
   • holds until you delete it
   • used by most web-based email clients

8. SMTP

   • Simple MAIL Transfer Protocol
   • sends emails
   • also used to transfer emails between servers