Using TCP/IP to access the internet... 4

[XPPROGRAMMER]

Hello everyone,

when Computers have a direct access to the internet via
DSL, CableModem, BroadBand or WIRELESS-connections, does
these connections requires the use of TCP/IP protocol?
thanks for the help.

 

[mrdenny]

Yes. To access the internet you must you TCP/IP. That is the only protocal supported on the Internet.

Denny

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[ISDNman]

IP = Internet Protocol

 

[skip555]

lets not forget Transmission Controll Protocall

 

[AdmanOK]

Don't leave out User Datagram Protocol... you'd lose all those great streaming apps on the internet if it weren't for UDP!