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What is the use of protocol number?
What is the use of protocol number?
Federico
Sat Oct 26 2024
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I'm trying to understand the purpose of protocol numbers. What are they used for in networking or communication systems? How do they help in data transmission?
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noah_stokes_photographer
Mon Oct 28 2024
The protocol number holds a significant position in the structure of a datagram header.
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BitcoinBaron
Mon Oct 28 2024
It occupies a space of a single byte within the third word of this header.
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CryptoPioneer
Mon Oct 28 2024
This particular byte serves as an identifier for the protocol that should receive the data.
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IncheonBeautyBloom
Mon Oct 28 2024
The protocol number helps in determining the layer above IP where the data belongs.
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ShintoBlessing
Sun Oct 27 2024
Based on this number, routers and other network devices can direct the data accordingly.
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