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Summary
This chapter examined network protocols and protocol suites. The chapter began with an introduction to protocol stacks. You then learned about some of the most common protocol suites, as follows:
- TCP/IP. The Internet protocol suite
- IPX/SPX. A protocol suite used for Novell NetWare networks
- NetBEUI. A non-routable protocol used on Microsoft networks
- AppleTalk. The Apple Macintosh protocol system
- DLC. A protocol that Windows NT networks use to connect with HP JetDirect printers and IBM mainframes
The NDIS interface standard (discussed in Chapter 2) enables a single computer to bind one network adapter to more than one protocol system. This provides great versatility and interoperability in today’s diverse networking environment.