protocol
In communications, a standard set of rules used to ensure the proper transfer of data between devices. Protocols exist which specify the format of the data, and the signals to start, control and end the transfer.
Related terms
internet telephony
resolve
uniform resource locator (URL)
hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
multipurpose internet mail extensions (MIME)
network news transfer protocol (NNTP)
POP3
request for comment (RFC)
SMTP
internet protocol (IP)
point-to-point protocol (PPP)
secure socket layer (SSL)
serial line internet protocol (SLIP)
transmission control protocol (TCP)
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
wireless application protocol (WAP)
communications protocol
file transfer protocol (FTP)
Term sub categories
Networks and communications technology
protocols and standards
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