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(M1) Why are Protocols important?
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WANs would not work (Internet) without protocols as there are many different types of
computer hardware and software across the planet which would not be able to communicate
without the agreed connection and transfer instructions provided by protocols
Packets of data need to be constructed in the same way and sent across networks in an agreed
way otherwise they would not reach their destination
Protocols are also essential for the security of data on networks
They are needed for all manner of network communications such as; email, social networking,
text, attachments, video and audio etc.
They help to guarantee the integrity by checking data as it moves between networks and
computers
Network management tools also rely on them
They work unseen at a low level and need no authoring or attention by users
There are literally dozens of protocols all designed to perform specific tasks from the principle
WAN essential ones such as TCP/IP, POP3, FTP to the less well know ones