| PROTOCOLS |
FTP - File Transfer protocol is a standard internet protocol which is used to exchange files between computers on the internet. It is mainly used to transfer web page files from their creator to the computer (which acts as the server) for everyone using the internet.
TCP - Transmission Control Protocol is the basic communication protocol and can be used as a communications protocol in a private network. It is based on the client/server model of communication in which a client requests and is provided with a service (such as sending a web page) by another computer (server) in the network.
IP - The internet protocol is a mechanism by which data is sent from one computer to another on the internet
SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is used for sending and receiving email messages. However it is some what limited in its functionality and is therefore commonly used with other similar protocols such as Pop3 and Internet Message Access Protocol.
UDP - User Datagram Protocol is an alternative to the TCP protocol as it to offers a similar function.