Tag: Internet Protocol
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IP stack : IP4 vs IP6
The Internet Protocol (IP) stack is the foundation of modern networking, enabling communication between devices across interconnected networks. IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) and IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) are the two primary versions of IP, each with distinct characteristics and use cases. While IPv4 has been the backbone of the internet since the 1980s,…
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TCP / IP Model
The TCP/IP model (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the backbone of internet and network communication. It outlines how data is transferred between devices over a network in a four-layered structure: 1. Link Layer (Network Access Layer): This layer includes protocols that deal with the physical aspects of data transfer, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and hardware addressing.…