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The primary advantages of using TCP/IP are summarized below:

  • TCP/IP can be used to establish connections between different types of computers and servers. Providing this type of interoperability is one of the main advantages of TCP/IP.
  • TCP/IP is an industry standard, open protocol. This means that it is not controlled by one institute.
  • TCP/IP operates independently of the operating system.
  • TCP/IP includes support for a number of routing protocols.
  • Enables internetworking between organizations.
  • TCP/IP has a scalable, client/server architecture.
  • TCP/IP includes support for name and address resolution services, including Domain Name Service Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and Windows internet Name Service .

Includes support for a number of different Internet standard protocols for Web browsing, file and print services, and for transporting mail.

The disadvantages of TCP/IP are summarized below:

  • IPX is faster than TCP/IP.
  • TCP/IP is intricate to set up and manage.
  • The overhead of TCP/IP is higher than that of IPX.
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