The use of NTP (Network Time Protocol) service is to synchronize the time of devices within a computer network to a precise and accurate standard time reference. NTP ensures that all devices across the network maintain consistent timekeeping, which is essential for various operations and applications that depend on accurate time synchronization. By using NTP, … Read more
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) operates at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) of the OSI model. Its primary function is to map IP addresses to MAC addresses within a local network segment. When a device wants to communicate with another device on the same network, it uses ARP to resolve the destination IP address to the … Read more
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol used in TCP/IP networks to dynamically map IP addresses to MAC addresses. When a device on a network needs to send data to another device, it uses ARP to discover the MAC address associated with the destination IP address. ARP operates at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) … Read more
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) offers several key features that make it a reliable and widely used protocol for transmitting data over networks. One of its primary features is reliability. TCP ensures reliable data delivery by using sequence numbers to reorder incoming packets and acknowledge received data. It includes mechanisms for error detection, retransmission of lost … Read more
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Cisco devices refers to the implementation of SNMP for network management and monitoring purposes using Cisco networking equipment. SNMP is a widely adopted protocol that allows network administrators to manage and monitor network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers. Cisco devices support SNMP as a means to gather operational … Read more
EIGRP, or Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, is a Cisco proprietary routing protocol used in computer networks, particularly in IP networks. It is designed to support multiple network layer protocols and facilitate efficient routing within a network. EIGRP operates within a single autonomous system (AS), allowing routers within the same AS to dynamically share routing … Read more
The purpose of the POP (Post Office Protocol) protocol is to enable email clients to retrieve emails from a mail server. POP operates in a client-server model where the email client connects to the POP server to download messages from the server to the client’s local device. Once downloaded, emails are typically removed from the … Read more
An Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGP) is a type of routing protocol used within a single autonomous system (AS) in a computer network. Its primary function is to exchange routing information between routers within the same AS, allowing them to dynamically update and maintain routing tables. IGPs facilitate efficient communication and routing decisions based on … Read more
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is primarily used for email management and is not specifically tied to IoT (Internet of Things) applications. In IoT contexts, protocols like MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) or CoAP (Constrained Application Protocol) are more commonly used for communication between IoT devices and applications due to their lightweight nature, efficiency in … Read more
A gateway protocol is a type of protocol used by routers to facilitate communication between networks that use different network architectures or protocols. It acts as an intermediary that translates data between incompatible networks, ensuring seamless data transmission. Gateway protocols enable routers to exchange routing information and make intelligent forwarding decisions based on network conditions … Read more