Benj94
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I am trying to create a brief description or definition on TCP/IP and how it works. Here is what I have so far:
Is my understanding of TCP/IP correct? Also, is there anything else that should be added or mentioned? I am going to be applying for a job that requires a working knowledge of TCP/IP, and while I believe I understand what the protocol suite does, I am having problems summarising it.
Any help would be appreciated!
TCP/IP is a protocol suite that allows computers to communicate over networks. When information needs to be transferred from one node to another, TCP fragments the data into packets and assigns a number to the packets so that it can be recognised. Once the receiver node receives the data, it will reassemble the data according to the order of the numbers. The IP protocol is responsible for routing the packets to where they need to go. The IP protocol will assign an address to each packet, so that the router knows where these packets should be routed to. Each gateway computer on the network will check the addresses to see where to forward to data to. IP will always try to find the shortest route to the receiver node and is also capable of finding alternate routes if there is congestion on the initial route.
Is my understanding of TCP/IP correct? Also, is there anything else that should be added or mentioned? I am going to be applying for a job that requires a working knowledge of TCP/IP, and while I believe I understand what the protocol suite does, I am having problems summarising it.
Any help would be appreciated!