protocol stack

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protocol stack definition

protocol
A layered set of protocols which work together to provide a set of network functions. Each intermediate protocol layer uses the layer below it to provide a service to the layer above.
The OSI seven layer model is an attempt to provide a standard framework within which to describe protocol stacks.
(1997-12-07)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © Denis Howe 2010 http://foldoc.org
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