Network Protocols (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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Network protocols definition
Network protocols definition
Rules devices follow to communicate effectively
Ethernet
Ethernet
Protocol family for wired LANs using MAC addresses
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Protocol family for wireless communication using radio waves
2.4GHz vs 5GHz Wi-Fi
2.4GHz vs 5GHz Wi-Fi
2.4GHz: greater range, slower; 5GHz: shorter range, faster
TCP focus
TCP focus
Accuracy and completeness over speed
UDP focus
UDP focus
Speed over accuracy
TCP vs UDP key difference
TCP vs UDP key difference
TCP: reliable but slower; UDP: fast but less reliable
IP (Internet Protocol) purpose
IP (Internet Protocol) purpose
Routes data packets between different networks
IP address format
IP address format
Four 8-bit sections, each 0-255
HTTP purpose
HTTP purpose
Enables browsers to request web pages from servers
HTTPS vs HTTP
HTTPS vs HTTP
HTTPS adds SSL encryption to protect data
FTP common use
FTP common use
Uploading web pages to web servers
SMTP handles
SMTP handles
Sending emails to/between email servers
IMAP handles
IMAP handles
Accessing emails on server; syncs across devices
4 layers of TCP/IP model
4 layers of TCP/IP model
Application, Transport, Internet, Link