| Application Layer |
The layer responsible for transforming data into the suitable format for application processing, including encryption and compression. |
| Data Link Layer |
The bottommost layer in the TCP/IP network stack responsible for physical transfer of bit streams. |
| Evolvability |
The ability of a system or software to adapt over time to meet changing requirements. |
| Frames |
The units of data transmission in computer networks used to organize and encapsulate data for transmission. |
| Interchangeability |
The capability of substituting one component or system with another that performs the same function. |
| Interoperability |
Interoperability is the ability of different network stacks, devices, or systems to seamlessly exchange and interpret data. |
| Layers |
In the context of network communication, different levels or modules compose the network protocol stack. |
| Network Layer |
The layer responsible for routing of packets across networks. |
| Network Stack |
The set of network protocols and software that enable communication between devices on a computer network. |
| Network Stacks |
A collection of protocols and technologies employed to establish network communication. |
| Packets |
Blocks of data contain source and destination IP addresses that are routed through a network. |
| Payload |
The data portion of a packet or frame that carries the actual information being transmitted. |
| Reliability |
The extent to which a system or component performs its intended functions without failure. |
| Routing |
The process of determining the optimal path for data packets to travel from the source to the destination in a network. |
| Scalability |
The ability of a system or network to handle and accommodate increasing amounts of work. |
| Segments |
Units of data transmission in transport layer protocols, such as TCP. |
| TCP/IP |
TCP/IP is a fundamental network protocol suite that provides reliable and efficient transmission of data over networks. |
| Transport Layer |
The layer responsible for ensuring data is delivered reliably and sequentially between hosts, providing end-to-end transmission. |
