Protocols and IP addresses
I can explain how devices on a computer network use protocols to communicate.
Protocols and IP addresses
I can explain how devices on a computer network use protocols to communicate.
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Key learning points
- Protocols are sets of rules that are followed to allow communication to take place.
- IP adresses are given to devices on a local network.
- IP addresses need to be unique on the same network.
- The IP addresses of both the receiver and sender need be added to every network message.
Keywords
Network - a group of devices connected together, wirelessly or using cables, to enable communication
Protocol - a set of rules used to allow devices to communicate with each other
IP address - a unique identifier, such as 192.168.4.8, that is assigned to a networked device
Common misconception
Computers only need protocols when sending emails or accessing websites.
Protocols are essential for all sorts of activities, not just email or browsing websites. Protocols are also needed for streaming movies, playing online games, making video calls, etc. Anything being sent across a network needs to follow a protocol.
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