Protocol (object-oriented programming), a common means for unrelated objects to communicate with each other (sometimes also called interfaces) Communication protocol, a defined set of …

The information exchanged between devices through a network or other media is governed by rules and conventions that can be set out in communication protocol specifications. The nature …

This is a list of articles that list different types or classifications of communication protocols used in computer networks.

Protocol originally (in Late Middle English, c. 15th century) meant the minutes or logbook taken at a meeting, upon which an agreement was based. The term now commonly refers to an …

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It should directly contain very few, if any, pages and should mainly contain subcategories. This category is for general information on network protocols. It is not to be confused with the …

Internet Protocol ... The Internet Protocol (IP) is the network layer communications protocol in the Internet protocol suite for relaying datagrams across network boundaries. Its routing function …

Protocol is commonly described as a set of international courtesy rules. These well-established and time-honored rules have made it easier for nations and people to live and work together.