TCP/IP also is a layered protocol but does not use all of the OSI layers, though the layers are equivalent in operation and function (Fig. 2). The network access layer is equivalent to OSI layers ...

Getting a handle on the invisible part of your network—the protocols that are in use—can be of enormous value in helping you detect problems.

This guide delves into the core components of Linux networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing, offering detailed insights and practical examples to enhance your understanding and skills.

A tutorial on the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) networking reference model plus tips on how to memorize the seven layers.

It also provides the basic scheme for creating and implementation of network devices. This paper explains the 2 popular reference models: OSI reference model and TCP/IP model, by comparing the ...

When reading technical information or preparing for a network-analysis effort, it helps to have certain issues and concepts in mind. These items serve that purpose regarding TCP/IP and the OSI Model: ...

Whether it’s wired or wireless, most data communications today happens by way of packets of information travelling over one or more networks. But before these networks can work ...