the method of transferring information across most networks including the Internet.

A transport-layer protocol and a network layer protocol developed by the Department of Defense.

The protocol suite that allows communication on the Internet. That is, all computers connected to the Internet support this protocol.

the formal rules (protocol) that the Internet uses to support such services as file transfer and mail.

A suite of computer communication protocols that connect networks and allows them to communicate with each other. TCP verifies data transmission between a client and a server. IP moves the data to the appropriate node on a network. TCP/IP is the primary transmission protocol used on the Internet.