3.1.6+Define+Protocol+&+Data+Packet


 * 3.1.6 Define the terms: protocol, data packet.**


 * **Protocol:**
 * rules/procedures for transmitting data between devices
 * defines structure and how send/received
 * **Data Packet:**
 * unit of binary data, that can be routed through a network
 * packet formats
 * header = destination, metadata
 * body
 * sometimes footer — parity checking
 * also called datagram

Created By: Lucie Magister Last update: 27/01/2015

Sources : . . .
 * Mitchell, Bradley. “Packet.” CompNetworking About. N.p., n.d. Web. 23. Jan. 2015.
 * “Netbook Chapter 6 - Standards.” Netbook Chapter 6 - Standards. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2015.
 * “Protocol - Computer Science.” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2015.