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A network layer is not needed if both the hosts are in the same network. A data link layer can be used in such cases.

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What protocol allows hosts to exchange messages to indicate problems with packet delivery?

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WhAT protocol would you use if you need a service between hosts but there has to be no connection?

tcp


What protocol is used to send a destination network an unknown message back to originating hosts?

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What is the meaning of a proprietary network protocol?

A proprietary network protocol is one that does not comply to any open standards. The intent of a proprietary protocol is to limit communication only to nodes that implement a specific application. NetBIOS is an example of a proprietary network protocol that is only applicable to Microsoft Windows hosts. The opposite of a proprietary protocol is an open standard, which can be utilized by any application. An example of an open standard is TCP/IP, the standard protocol of the Internet.


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the geographic scope of the network the physical layer implementation the number of hosts to be interconnected


What does TCP Stan for?

TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol. It is a core protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite that ensures reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications running on hosts communicating over a network. TCP establishes a connection between the sender and receiver before data transmission, facilitating effective communication for various internet applications.


Which is an important factor when choosing a Layer 2 protocol?

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Which two transport layer protocols are used to transfer messages between hosts?

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Network layer protocol that obtains the MAC physical address of a host or node and then creates a database that maps the MAC address to the hosts IP logical address?

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