Network Protocols
What is a protocol?
- A protocol is a set of rules that govern communication on a network
- There are protocols for different purposes, such as:
- Ethernet & Wi-Fi
- TCP/IP & UDP
- HTTP & HTTPS
- FTP
- IMAP & SMTP
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Key point to remember, Wi-Fi is a brand name! Any local area network that uses wireless technology to connect devices is known as a wireless local area network (WLAN)
Explain the purpose of the HTTPS protocol [2]
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