Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the foundational suite of communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet. TCP/IP dictates how data is packetized, addressed, transmitted, routed, and received across networks. TCP ensures reliable transmission by managing data segmentation and reassembly, error detection, and retransmission of lost packets. IP handles addressing and routing, ensuring that data packets reach the correct destination. Together, TCP/IP enables diverse computing devices to communicate over vast, interconnected networks, forming the backbone of internet communications.