Introduction to Networking: How the Internet Works

Application Layer

January 19, 2023 Charles R. Severance
Application Layer
Introduction to Networking: How the Internet Works
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Introduction to Networking: How the Internet Works
Application Layer
Jan 19, 2023
Charles R. Severance

This is part of the book "Introduction to Networking" at www.net-intro.com

We have been working from the bottom to the top of our four-layer TCP/IP network model and we are finally at the top.  The Application layer is where the networked software like web browsers, mail programs, video players, or networked video players operate. We as users interact with these applications and the applications interact with the network on our behalf.

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This is part of the book "Introduction to Networking" at www.net-intro.com

We have been working from the bottom to the top of our four-layer TCP/IP network model and we are finally at the top.  The Application layer is where the networked software like web browsers, mail programs, video players, or networked video players operate. We as users interact with these applications and the applications interact with the network on our behalf.