TCP/IP

Foundational protocol stack for Internet communication that governs addressing, packet delivery and reliable data transport.

TCP/IP is the foundational protocol suite for Internet communication, defining addressing, fragmentation, and reliable transport mechanisms.

Maturity

Established

Cognitive loadHigh

360° overview

Six perspectives place the building block in context. The numbers show where each perspective continues in the reading path.

The building block at a glance

TCP/IP

360°

2

2

Integrations

Routers and Layer‑3 switches

+2

1

Layering principle: clear separation of functions into layers

Value stream stage: Build

4

3

4