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TCP/IP, often referred to as the Internet Architecture, is a loose interpretation of the strictly layered architecture called the Open System Interconnection Model, otherwise known as the OSI Model.

2. The seven layers of the OSI model somewhat correspond with the four layers that make up the TCP/IP protocol. The TCP layer packages the data into packets.

This paper explains the 2 popular reference models: OSI reference model and TCP/IP model, by comparing the functionality of each layer in both models.

The TCP/IP model is simpler than the traditional OSI model but still retains the fundamental networking concepts necessary for communication. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP): Ensuring Reliable ...