Network Protocol, shortcuts and full names

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May 9, 2025
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Application Layer (OSI) / Application Layer (TCP/IP)

  • HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol
  • HTTPS: HTTP Secure
  • FTP: File Transfer Protocol
  • SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
  • POP3: Post Office Protocol version 3
  • IMAP: Internet Message Access Protocol
  • DNS: Domain Name System
  • DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol
  • Telnet: Telecommunication Network
  • SSH: Secure Shell
  • RTP: Real-time Transport Protocol
  • SIP: Session Initiation Protocol
  • NTP: Network Time Protocol
  • LDAP: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

 

Presentation Layer (OSI) / Application Layer (TCP/IP)

  • SSL: Secure Sockets Layer (often used with HTTP -> HTTPS)
  • TLS: Transport Layer Security (newer and preferred over SSL, also used with HTTP -> HTTPS)

 

Session Layer (OSI) / Application Layer (TCP/IP)

  • NetBIOS: Network Basic Input/Output System
  • SMB: Server Message Block
  • NFS: Network File System

 

Transport Layer (OSI and TCP/IP)

  • TCP: Transmission Control Protocol
  • UDP: User Datagram Protocol

 

Network Layer (OSI) / Internet Layer (TCP/IP)

  • IP: Internet Protocol (IPv4 and IPv6)
  • ICMP: Internet Control Message Protocol
  • ARP: Address Resolution Protocol
  • RARP: Reverse Address Resolution Protocol

 

Data Link Layer (OSI) / Network Access Layer (TCP/IP)

  • Ethernet: (No common shortcut, but often implied by terms like "LAN")
  • MAC: Media Access Control (refers to the sub-layer and addresses)
  • PPP: Point-to-Point Protocol
  • SLIP: Serial Line Internet Protocol
  • Frame Relay: (No common shortcut)
  • ATM: Asynchronous Transfer Mode

 

Physical Layer (OSI) / Network Access Layer (TCP/IP)

While not strictly protocols in the same way as the upper layers, terms related to physical media and signaling include:

  • UTP: Unshielded Twisted Pair
  • STP: Shielded Twisted Pair
  • Fiber Optic: (No common shortcut)
  • Wi-Fi: (IEEE 802.11 standards)
  • Bluetooth: (No common shortcut)
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