Here is a table providing descriptions for the listed network protocols:
| Protocol Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Services for Devices | A protocol suite that allows devices to expose their functionality over the web for remote access. |
| 2BASE-TL | A transmission technology that enables Ethernet communication over a single pair of twisted copper wires. |
| Access stratum | The layer in a mobile communication protocol stack that handles radio resource control and data transfer. |
| Acknowledgement (data networks) | A signal sent by the receiver to confirm the successful reception of data. |
| Alternating bit protocol | A protocol that ensures reliable and ordered delivery of data by using alternating sequence numbers. |
| AMX192 | A protocol used for communication in audiovisual control systems. |
| Apple Filing Protocol | A network protocol used for file sharing and storage on Apple devices. |
| AppleTalk | A suite of protocols used for networking Apple devices. |
| ARCNET | A local area network protocol that allows communication between computers. |
| Art-Net | A protocol for transmitting lighting control data over Ethernet networks. |
| ATA over Ethernet | A protocol for sending ATA storage commands over Ethernet. |
| ATM adaptation layer | A layer in the ATM protocol stack that adapts data for transmission over ATM networks. |
| ATM Adaptation Layer 1 | A specific adaptation layer in the ATM protocol stack for constant bit rate applications. |
| ATM Adaptation Layer 2 | A specific adaptation layer in the ATM protocol stack for variable bit rate applications. |
| ATM Adaptation Layer 5 | A specific adaptation layer in the ATM protocol stack for connection-oriented services. |
| Automatic switched-transport network | A protocol for managing automatic switched-transport networks. |
| Automatically switched optical network | A protocol for managing automatically switched optical networks. |
| Autonegotiation | A protocol used by network devices to automatically negotiate and configure link parameters. |
| Available bit rate | A quality of service category in ATM networks that allows best-effort delivery of data. |
| Avalanche (blockchain platform) | A blockchain platform protocol that enables decentralized applications and cryptocurrencies. |
| BACnet | A protocol used in building automation and control networks. |
| Bandwidth allocation protocol | A protocol used to allocate bandwidth in communication networks. |
| BatiBUS | A protocol used for communication in building automation systems. |
| Bearer-Independent Call Control | A protocol that provides control functions for multimedia services in mobile networks. |
| BEEP | A framework for building application protocols over TCP or other transport protocols. |
| BIP-8 | A bit-oriented protocol used for error detection in synchronous communication. |
| Bolt (network protocol) | A protocol for creating secure peer-to-peer connections over the internet. |
| Bonjour Sleep Proxy | A protocol that allows devices to sleep while maintaining network presence for service discovery. |
| BSSGP | A protocol used in GSM mobile networks for signaling between base station subsystems. |
| C-Bus (protocol) | A protocol used for home and building automation control systems. |
| CANopen | A communication protocol and device profile specification for embedded systems. |
| CcTalk | A protocol used for communication with coin and bill acceptors in vending machines. |
| Cell relay | A network transmission method that divides data into fixed-length cells for efficient routing. |
| CIMD | A protocol used for SMS messaging between Short Message Service centers andmobile devices. |
| Coloured Book protocols | A set of network protocols specified by the ISO for multimedia communication. |
| Common Gateway Interface | A standard protocol for communication between web servers and applications. |
| Common Industrial Protocol | A protocol used for communication in industrial automation and control systems. |
| Comparison of MQTT implementations | A comparison of different implementations of the MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) protocol. |
| Connection-oriented communication | A communication method that establishes a dedicated connection before data transfer. |
| Connectionless communication | A communication method that does not require the establishment of a dedicated connection. |
| Constrained Shortest Path First | A routing algorithm that calculates the shortest path in a network considering constraints. |
| Constraint-based Routing Label Distribution Protocol | A protocol used in MPLS networks for distributing label-switched paths based on constraints. |
| Content Vectoring Protocol | A protocol for delivering content to clients based on their location and network conditions. |
| ControlNet | A protocol used in industrial automation networks for high-speed control and information exchange. |
| CRC-based framing | A framing method that uses cyclic redundancy check (CRC) codes for error detection. |
| Cyphal | A protocol for secure and private communication over the internet. |
| D54 (protocol) | A protocol used for communication between data terminal equipment and data circuit-terminating equipment. |
| Data Stream Interface | A protocol for transferring digital audio and video streams over a network. |
| DCE/RPC | A remote procedure call protocol used in distributed computing environments. |
| Decentralized autonomous organization | A protocol for governing and operating decentralized organizations using smart contracts and blockchain. |
| DECnet | A suite of network protocols used by Digital Equipment Corporation for communication between computers. |
| Delay-tolerant networking | A networking architecture and protocols designed for intermittent connectivity and long delays. |
| Deterministic Networking | A protocol suite that provides real-time, highly reliable communication for critical applications. |
| Devices Profile for Web Services | A profile that defines how web services can be accessed and controlled by devices over the internet. |
| Digital Audio Access Protocol | A protocol for controlling digital audio devices and streaming audio data. |
| Digital Data Communications Message Protocol | A protocol used for messaging between financial institutions for exchanging financial messages. |
| Digital Media Access Protocol | A protocol for controlling media devices and streaming media content. |
| Digital Private Network Signalling System | A protocol for signaling and control in private telecommunications networks. |
| Direct Client-to-Client | A protocol that allows direct communication between clients without the need for a server. |
| Direct End to End Secure Chat Protocol | A protocol for secure end-to-end communication in chat applications. |
| DirectAccess | A protocol that provides secure remote access to internal network resources without a virtual private network (VPN). |
| Discovery and Launch | A protocol for discovering and launching applications and services on local networks. |
| Distributed data flow | A protocol for distributing data processing tasks across multiple nodes in a network. |
| Distributed Overlay Virtual Ethernet | A protocol for creating virtual Ethernet networks that span multiple physical locations. |
| Distributed Universal Number Discovery | A protocol for discovering and resolving phone numbers in decentralized communication networks. |
| DMX512 | A protocol used for controlling lighting equipment and special effects in the entertainment industry. |
| DNP3 | A protocol used in SCADA systems for communication between control centers and field devices. |
| DREAM (protocol) | A protocol for scalableand secure data sharing and collaboration in distributed systems. |
| Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP | A protocol for streaming multimedia content over HTTP by dynamically adjusting the quality based on network conditions. |
| Dynamic synchronous transfer mode | A protocol for transferring synchronous data over packet-switched networks. |
| EMI (protocol) | A protocol for exchanging messages between different systems in an industrial automation environment. |
| Encapsulation (networking) | The process of encapsulating data from one protocol into packets of another protocol for transmission. |
| ERIPAX | A protocol for secure and private communication in peer-to-peer networks. |
| Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching | A protocol for providing network redundancy and fault tolerance in Ethernet networks. |
| Ethernet over SDH | A protocol for transmitting Ethernet frames over synchronous digital hierarchy networks. |
| European Home Systems Protocol | A protocol used in home automation systems to control and monitor various devices and appliances. |
| Fibre Channel over Ethernet | A protocol for encapsulating Fibre Channel frames in Ethernet networks. |
| Financial Information eXchange | A protocol for real-time electronic communication of financial data. |
| Factory Interface Network Service | A protocol for communication between industrial automation devices in a factory environment. |
| FLEX (protocol) | A protocol used in two-way paging systems for message exchange between pagers and base stations. |
| FlexRay | A protocol used for high-speed communication in automotive networks. |
| Forward-confirmed reverse DNS | A protocol that verifies the forward and reverse mapping of IP addresses and domain names. |
| Frame Relay | A protocol for transmitting data in packet-switched networks. |
| FRF.12 | A protocol for framing and mapping T1 and E1 circuits into SONET/SDH networks. |
| FUDI | A protocol for exchanging messages and control data between music software and hardware. |
| G.9963 | A protocol for home networking over power lines, known as G.hnem. |
| G.9970 | A protocol for ITU-T G.hn standard that defines the management and control of home networks. |
| G.9972 | A protocol for ITU-T G.hn standard that defines the security mechanisms for home networks. |
| G.hn | A protocol for home networking over existing wires, such as power lines, phone lines, and coaxial cables. |
| Gemini (protocol) | A protocol for creating decentralized applications and smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. |
| Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching | A protocol for efficient packet forwarding and traffic engineering in MPLS networks. |
| GPRS Tunnelling Protocol | A protocol for tunneling general packet radio service (GPRS) traffic over IP networks. |
| GPSoverIP | A protocol for transmitting GPS data over IP networks. |
| Handshake (computing) | A protocol for establishing a connection and negotiating parameters between two devices. |
| Heartbeat (computing) | A signal or message sent to indicate the continued presence and proper functioning of a device or system. |
| Heartbeat message | A specific type of message used in heartbeat protocols to indicate the health status of a device. |
| Highway Addressable Remote Transducer Protocol | A protocol for communication between devices in building automation and control systems. |
| Hop-by-hop transport | A transport protocol used in delay-tolerant networks to ensure reliable delivery between network nodes. |
| HTTP | The Hypertext Transfer Protocol used for communication between web browsers and web servers. |
| HTTP Live Streaming | A protocol for streaming live and on-demand multimedia content over HTTP. |
| HTTP Speed+Mobility | A protocol extension for optimizing web browsing performance on mobile networks. |
| HTTP tunnel | A protocol for encapsulating non-HTTP traffic within HTTP packets for traversal across firewalls and proxies. |
| Hybrid Wireless Mesh Protocol | A protocol for establishing and maintaining wireless mesh networks that combine different wireless technologies. |
| HyperSCSI | A protocol for transmitting SCSI commands and data over IP networks. |
| IBM Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking | A protocol for peer-to-peer communication in distributed computing environments. |
| IBM Advanced Program-to-Program Communication | A protocol for inter-process communication and data exchange between IBM mainframe systems. |
| IBM LU6.2 | A protocol for synchronous communication between IBM mainframe systems. |
| IBM Network Control Program | A protocol for managing IBM mainframe networks and controlling network resources. |
| Systems Network Architecture | A suite of network protocols used by IBM mainframe systems for communication between computers. |
| Identity Registration Protocol | A protocol for identity registration and verification in distributed systems. |
| IEC 60870-5 | A protocol suite for communication in electrical substations and power systems. |
| IEC/IEEE 61850-9-3 | A protocol for communication and interoperability in intelligent electronic devices for power systems. |
| IF-MAP | A protocol for exchanging metadata and attribute information in network security and management systems. |
| IL (network protocol) | A protocol for communication between integrated circuits in electronic devices. |
| Inter-server | A protocol for communication and data exchange between servers in a distributed system. |
| Interface Message Processor | A protocol used by the early ARPANET to interface host computers with the network. |
| International Networking Working Group | A group that developed and standardized protocols for networking in the early ARPANET. |
| Internet Fibre Channel Protocol | A protocol for transporting Fibre Channel frames over IP networks. |
| Internet Gateway Device Protocol | A protocol for managing Internet gateway devices, such as routers and residential gateways. |
| Internet Listing Display | A protocol for advertising and discovering services and devices on local networks. |
| Internet Protocol Device Control | A protocol for controlling and managing networked devices using IP-based communication. |
| Internet Protocol Options | A set of optional fields in the IPv4 and IPv6 headers for extending and enhancing IP functionality. |
| Internet Storage Name Service | A protocol for naming and locating storage devices and resources on IP networks. |
| InterPlaNet | A protocol suite designed for interplanetary communication and networking. |
| InterPlanetary File System | A protocol and file system for decentralized and peer-to-peer file storage and sharing. |
| IP-HTTPS | A protocol for encapsulating IPv6 traffic within HTTPS for secure communication over IPv4 networks. |
| ISO 11783 | A protocol suite for communication in agricultural machinery and control systems. |
| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 | A committee that develops and maintains international standards for telecommunications and information exchange. |
| JXTA | A protocol suite and platform for creating peer-to-peer networks and applications. |
| Kinetics Internet Protocol | A protocol for transmitting data over power lines using frequency-shift keying modulation. |
| Label Distribution Protocol | Aprotocol used in MPLS networks to distribute labels and establish label-switched paths for forwarding packets. |
| LANtastic | A protocol for creating local area networks and sharing resources among connected computers. |
| LEDBAT | A congestion control algorithm and protocol for minimizing the impact of bulk data transfer on other traffic. |
| Lightweight protocol | A protocol designed to have minimal overhead and resource requirements, suitable for constrained environments. |
| Link Layer Topology Discovery | A protocol for discovering and mapping the network topology at the link layer. |
| Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution | A protocol for resolving hostnames to IP addresses in small local networks without a DNS server. |
| Link-ZA | A protocol used in South Africa for communication and data exchange between banking systems. |
| List of network protocol stacks | A list of protocol stacks that define the layers and protocols used in network communication. |
| List of P2P protocols | A list of protocols used in peer-to-peer networks for decentralized communication and data sharing. |
| List of products that support SMB | A list of products that implement the Server Message Block protocol for file and printer sharing. |
| Live distributed object | A protocol for distributed computing and communication between objects in a live system. |
| Local Area Transport | A protocol for communication between devices in a local area network, typically used in industrial automation. |
| Local Peer Discovery | A protocol for discovering and connecting to peers in peer-to-peer networks on a local network. |
| LocalTalk | A protocol used by Apple computers for networking and communication between devices. |
| LocalTalk-to-Ethernet bridge | A protocol that enables communication between LocalTalk and Ethernet networks. |
| Lockstep protocol | A protocol for synchronizing the execution of processes or systems by ensuring consistent state transitions. |
| LonTalk | A protocol used in building automation and control systems for communication between devices. |
| Master/slave (technology) | A protocol and communication model in which one device (master) controls and directs the actions of other devices. |
| Media Redundancy Protocol | A protocol for providing media redundancy and fault tolerance in industrial Ethernet networks. |
| Medium-dependent interface | A physical interface and signaling standard for connecting networking devices to the transmission medium. |
| Messaging pattern | A protocol design pattern that defines how messages are exchanged and processed between system components. |
| Microcom Networking Protocol | A protocol for communication between microcomputers and modems in early computer networks. |
| Microsoft Host Integration Server | A protocol and integration platform for connecting Microsoft Windows systems with legacy mainframe applications. |
| Microsoft RPC | A protocol for inter-process communication in Microsoft Windows environments. |
| Miredo | A protocol and software implementation for tunneling IPv6 traffic over IPv4 networks. |
| Modbus | A protocol for communication between electronic devices in industrial automation and control systems. |
| Morse Micro | A protocol for low-power, wide-area networks (LPWANs) for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. |
| MPLS-TP | A protocol for transport networks that combines the label-switching capabilities of MPLS with transport features. |
| MQTT | A lightweight messaging protocol for machine-to-machine communication and IoT applications. |
| Multi-Drop Bus / Internal Communication Protocol | A protocol for communication between devices connected in a multi-drop bus topology. |
| Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol | A protocol for creating loop-free redundant network topologies by supporting multiple spanning trees. |
| Multiwavelength optical networking | A protocolfor transmitting data over optical networks using multiple wavelengths of light to increase capacity and efficiency. |
| MyriaNed | A protocol for communication in wireless sensor networks based on the MyriaNed architecture. |
| NAT Port Mapping Protocol | A protocol for managing network address translation (NAT) mappings in routers and gateways. |
| NAT traversal | A technique and set of protocols for establishing network connections across devices performing NAT. |
| NDMP | A protocol for backup and data management between network-attached storage devices and backup servers. |
| Netatalk | A protocol suite for file sharing and printer sharing between Apple devices over IP networks. |
| NetBIOS | A protocol for communication between computers in a local area network, typically used in Windows environments. |
| NetBIOS Frames | A protocol for framing NetBIOS messages for transmission over a network. |
| NetBIOS over TCP/IP | A protocol for running NetBIOS over TCP/IP networks, enabling Windows networking capabilities. |
| NetWare Core Protocol | A protocol suite for communication in Novell NetWare networks. |
| NetWare Link Services Protocol | A protocol used in Novell NetWare networks for establishing and maintaining network connections. |
| Network Control Protocol (ARPANET) | A protocol used in the early ARPANET for establishing and managing network connections. |
| Network Device Control Protocol | A protocol for controlling and managing network devices, such as routers and switches. |
| Network Direct Attached Storage | A protocol for accessing and sharing storage devices directly connected to a network. |
| Next Steps in Signaling | A protocol for signaling and control in telecommunications networks, particularly in IP multimedia subsystems. |
| Next-generation network | A term referring to the future generation of telecommunications networks and protocols. |
| NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol | A protocol for sharing circulation and patron information between library management systems. |
| NMEA 0183 | A protocol for communication between marine electronic devices and navigation systems. |
| Non-access stratum | The layer in a mobile communication protocol stack that handles non-radio-related functions. |
| Non-broadcast multiple-access network | A protocol for communication in wireless networks where multiple devices can transmit simultaneously. |
| NWLink | A protocol suite used in Novell NetWare networks for communication between computers. |
| OFTP | A protocol for secure and reliable file transfer between businesses over IP networks. |
| ONVIF | A protocol for the interoperability of IP-based security products, such as surveillance cameras and recorders. |
| Open Control Architecture | A protocol suite and framework for interoperability and control of building automation systems. |
| OpenFlow | A protocol that enables the centralized control and management of network switches and routers. |
| OpenWire (binary protocol) | A lightweight binary protocol for communication between applications in the Apache ActiveMQ messaging system. |
| Optical burst switching | A protocol for transmitting data in optical networks by aggregating bursty traffic into optical bursts. |
| Optical mesh network | A network architecture that uses optical fibers and switches to create flexible and scalable network connections. |
| Overlay transport virtualization | A protocol that enables the creation of virtual network overlays on top of existing physical networks. |
| P-cycle protection | A protocol for protecting against link and node failures in optical networks using pre-planned backup paths. |
| PFCP | A protocol for controlling and managing the user plane and control plane of the packet core network in 5G systems. |
| Packet over SONET/SDH | A protocol for encapsulating packets from other network protocols for transmission over SONET/SDH networks. |
| Packet switching | A method of network communication where data is divided into packets for transmission and reassembled at the receiver. |
| Parallel Redundancy Protocol | A protocol for providing redundancy and fault tolerance in parallel computer systems and networks. |
| PAROLI | A protocol for transmitting speech and audio data over IP networks. |
| Path protection | A protocol for protecting network paths against failures by establishing alternative backup paths. |
| Peer Distributed Transfer Protocol | A protocol for distributed file transfer among peers in peer-to-peer networks. |
| Peer Name Resolution Protocol | A protocol for resolving hostnames to IP addresses in decentralized peer-to-peer networks. |
| Photuris (protocol) | A protocol for establishing and managing security associations in IP networks. |
| Picture Transfer Protocol | A protocol for transferring digital images between devices, typically used in digital cameras. |
| PL-3 | A protocol layer in the X.25 protocol stack responsible for packet-level error checking. |
| PL-4 | A protocol layer in the X.25 protocol stack responsible for link-level error checking and retransmissions. |
| PME Aggregation Function | A protocol for aggregating and summarizing performance monitoring data in communication networks. |
| Port Control Protocol | A protocol for controlling and managing network ports and port forwarding in routers and gateways. |
| Preboot Execution Environment | A protocol and set of standards for network booting and system provisioning in computer systems. |
| Precision Time Protocol | A protocol for synchronizing clocks in distributed systems with high precision. |
| Precision Time Protocol Industry Profile | A profile that defines the application of Precision Time Protocol in specific industries, such as power systems. |
| Private IP | A protocol for using private IP addresses within private networks, isolated from the public internet. |
| Proprietary protocol | A protocol that is privately owned or controlled by a specific organization or vendor. |
| Protected Streaming | A protocol for streaming digital media content with content protection and encryption. |
| Protocol for Web Description Resources | A protocol for describing and discovering web services and their capabilities. |
| Protocol implementation conformance statement | A document that specifies the conformance of an implementation to a particular protocol specification. |
| Protocol pipelining | A technique that allows multiple requests to be sent without waiting for the responses, improving efficiency. |
| Protocol stack | A collection of protocols organized in a hierarchical structure to enable network communication. |
| Protocol Wars | A term referring to competition and conflicts between different network protocols or standards. |
| Provider Backbone Bridge Traffic Engineering | A protocol for optimizing traffic engineering and load balancing in provider backbone bridge networks. |
| Proximity-1 Space Link Protocol | A protocol for communication between space-based and ground-based systems in satellite networks. |
| Proxy Mobile IPv6 | A protocol for enabling seamless handover of mobile devices between different IP networks. |
| QuickFIX | A protocol for financial message exchange between financial institutions using the FIX protocol. |
| RADIUS | A protocol for centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting in computer networks. |
| RANAP | A protocol for signaling and control in mobile communication networks, particularly in UMTS networks. |
| RDM (lighting) | A protocol for controlling lighting fixtures in the entertainment and architectural lighting industry. |
| Real-Time Messaging Protocol | A protocol for real-time communication and data exchange between servers and clients. |
| RelayNet | A protocol for relaying messages across different messaging networks and protocols. |
| Reliability (computer networking) | The ability of a network protocol to deliver data reliably and ensure the integrity of data transmission. |
| Reliable Internet Stream Transport | A protocol for reliable and ordered delivery of data streams over IP networks. |
| Remote Audio Output Protocol | A protocol for streaming audio from a remote device to a client device over a network. |
| Request–response | A communication pattern where a client sends a request to a server and expects a response. |
| Retransmission (data networks) | The process of retransmitting lost or corrupted packets in a network communication protocol. |
| Ring latency | The time delay experienced by data packets traveling through a ring-based network topology. |
| RNSAP | A protocol used in UMTS networks for signaling between radio network controllers and base stations. |
| Route reestablishment notification | A protocol for notifying network nodes about changes in routing information and reestablishing routes. |
| Router alert label | A field in the IP header that indicates special handling requirements for IP packets at intermediate routers. |
| Routing in delay-tolerant networking | A set of protocols and algorithms for routing data in networks with intermittent connectivity and delays. |
| RP-570 | A protocol for controlling lighting fixtures in the entertainment industry using DMX512. |
| Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol | A protocol for creating secure, encrypted tunnels for transmitting network traffic over public networks. |
| Security service (telecommunication) | A protocol or set of protocols that provide security features, such as encryption and authentication, in networks. |
| Segmentation and reassembly | A protocol mechanism for breaking large data packets into smaller segments and reassembling them at the receiver. |
| Sensor Media Access Control | A protocol for accessing and controlling sensor devices in IoT and smart systems. |
| Server Message Block | A protocol for file sharing, printing, and inter-process communication in Windows and other networks. |
| Service Advertising Protocol | A protocol for advertising and discovering network services in local and wide area networks. |
| Session ID | A unique identifier assigned to a user session for tracking and managing session-related information. |
| Short Message Peer-to-Peer | A protocol for peer-to-peer messaging and communication between mobile devices using SMS. |
| Signaling protocol | A protocol for exchanging control and signaling messages between network elements for call setup and management. |
| Signalling System No. 7 | A protocol suite for telephony signaling and control in public switched telephone networks. |
| Simple Common Gateway Interface | A protocol for communication between web servers and CGI scripts. |
| Simple Gateway Monitoring Protocol | A protocol for monitoring and managing network gateways and routers. |
| Simple Network Paging Protocol | A protocol for sending alphanumeric messages to pagers and paging systems. |
| Simple Sensor Interface protocol | A protocol for interfacing and exchanging data with sensor devices in IoT systems. |
| Simple Update Protocol | A protocol for delivering software updates and patches to networked devices. |
| Singulation | A protocol for identifying and addressing individual RFID tags in RFID systems. |
| Skypix | A protocol for transmitting data over wireless networks using barcode technology. |
| SNDCP | A protocol for compressing and decompressing data packets in wireless communication systems. |
| Sockets Direct Protocol | A protocol that provides low-latency, high-bandwidth communication between applications and network adapters. |
| Software Upgrade Protocol | A protocol for remotely upgrading software on networked devices. |
| Sorcerer’s Apprentice Syndrome | A term referring to a situation where network protocols continue to propagate and cause unintended consequences. |
| Source-specific multicast | A protocol for delivering multicast traffic to specific source and group combinations in IP networks. |
| Spanning Tree Protocol | A protocol for creating loop-free network topologies and preventing broadcast storms in Ethernet networks. |
| SPI-3 | A protocol for interfacing storage devices, such as hard drives, to computer systems using the SCSI interface. |
| SPI-4.2 | A protocol for high-speed data transfer between integrated circuits using the SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). |
| Protocol spoofing | A technique used to deceive or manipulate network protocols by forging or altering protocol headers. |
| Standard Interchange Protocol | A protocol for secure and reliable exchange of business documents in electronic data interchange (EDI) systems. |
| Stateless protocol | A protocol that does not maintain state information about previous interactions and treats each request independently. |
| Stimulus protocol | A protocol for generating and transmitting test signals or stimuli to devices or systems for testing and evaluation. |
| Store and forward | A protocol or mechanism that receives data packets and forwards them only after the complete packet is received. |
| Structured Stream Transport | A protocol for transmitting structured data streams between applications over IP networks. |
| Stunnel | A protocol for providing secure encrypted connections between clients and servers over untrusted networks. |
| Switch56 | A protocol for transmitting data at 56 Kbps over a switched telephone network. |
| Synchronous Ethernet | A protocol for synchronizing the timing of Ethernet networks with an external clock reference. |
| Synchronous optical networking | A protocol for high-speed transmission of data over optical fibers using synchronous time-division multiplexing. |
| System Packet Interface | A protocol for interconnecting components in packet-switched systems, such as routers and switches. |
| T-MPLS | A protocol for transport networks that combines the traffic engineering capabilities of MPLS with TDM technologies. |
| TDMoIP | A protocol for transporting TDM (Time-Division Multiplexing) traffic over IP networks. |
| Techniques for Verification of Broadcast Information in Vehicular Ad hoc Networks | A protocol for verifying the authenticity and integrity of broadcast information in vehicular ad hoc networks. |
| Telecommunications Management Network | A protocol suite and framework for managing and monitoring telecommunications networks and services. |
| Telehash | A protocol and decentralized network architecture for secure and private communication. |
| Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol | A protocol for sending alphanumeric messages to pagers and paging systems. |
| Terminal Identifier – Address Resolution Protocol | A protocol for resolving terminal identifiers to physical addresses in communication networks. |
| Third Party Control Protocol | A protocol for controlling and managing third-party devices or systems in a network. |
| Time-Sensitive Networking | A set of protocols and standards for deterministic real-time communication and time synchronization in networks. |
| TransferJet | A short-range wireless communication protocol for high-speed data transfer between devices. |
| Transparent Network Substrate | A protocol for creating transparent virtual networks that span multiple physical networks. |
| Transport Driver Interface | A protocol and interface for communication between device drivers and the operating system in computer systems. |
| Traversal Using Relays around NAT | A protocol for establishing peer-to-peer communication between devices located behind NAT (NetworkAddress Translation) devices. |
| Triangular routing | A routing protocol that uses triangular paths to transmit data packets between network nodes. |
| Trillium Digital Systems | A protocol suite for digital communication and networking in telecommunications and networking equipment. |
| Trivial File Transfer Protocol | A simple protocol for transferring files between computers on a network. |
| Tunnel Setup Protocol | A protocol for establishing and managing tunnels for encapsulating and transmitting network traffic. |
| Tunneling protocol | A protocol that encapsulates packets of one protocol within the packets of another protocol for transmission. |
| TV Network Protocol | A protocol for transmitting television signals and related data over networks. |
| TZSP | A protocol for transmitting wireless LAN traffic to monitoring and analysis tools. |
| UniPro | A protocol for interconnecting components within mobile devices using a unified interface. |
| UniPro protocol stack | A stack of protocols that enable communication between components in mobile devices using the UniPro interface. |
| Universal Communication Format | A protocol for describing and exchanging data structures and messages in distributed systems. |
| User Location Service | A protocol for determining the geographic location of a user or device in a network. |
| UUCP | A protocol and suite of utilities for transferring files and executing commands between UNIX-based systems. |
| Variant object | A protocol for representing and exchanging variant data structures and objects in distributed systems. |
| Verse protocol | A protocol for real-time collaboration and communication in virtual environments. |
| Virtual circuit | A logical communication path established between network nodes for transmitting data in a connection-oriented manner. |
| Virtual Interface Adapter | A protocol and interface for connecting virtual machines to physical networks in virtualized environments. |
| Virtual leased line | A protocol for emulating dedicated point-to-point connections over a shared network infrastructure. |
| Virtual Link Aggregation Control Protocol | A protocol for aggregating multiple network links into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and redundancy. |
| Virtual Link Trunking | A protocol for load balancing and link aggregation in Ethernet networks by combining multiple physical links. |
| Virtual Private LAN Service | A protocol for creating virtual private networks (VPNs) over a shared IP network infrastructure. |
| VLAN | A protocol and technique for creating virtual LANs and segregating network traffic based on logical grouping. |
| VoFR | A protocol for transmitting voice signals over Frame Relay networks. |
| VT1.5 | A protocol for transmitting DS1 signals (1.544 Mbps) over T1 carrier systems. |
| Waffle (BBS software) | A protocol used in Bulletin Board System (BBS) software for online messaging and file sharing. |
| WAN optimization | A set of protocols and techniques for optimizing the performance and efficiency of wide area networks. |
| Web Application Messaging Protocol | A protocol for real-time communication and data exchange between web browsers and servers. |
| WebTorrent | A protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing and content distribution over the web using BitTorrent technology. |
| Windows Rally | A protocol suite and technology for simplifying the discovery and configuration of networked devices. |
| Worldwide Industrial Telemetry Standards | A set of standards and protocols for telemetry and remote monitoring in industrial automation systems. |
| X.PC | A protocol for interconnecting IBM mainframe systems and peripheral devices. |
| Xcast | A protocol for efficient multicast data delivery in IP networks. |
| Xerox Network Systems | A protocol suite developed by Xerox Corporation for local area networks, including Ethernet and XNSprotocols. |
| XOT | A protocol for encapsulating X.25 packets within TCP/IP packets for transmission over IP networks. |
| Z-Wave | A wireless communication protocol for home automation and control systems. |
| Zebra Media Access Control | A protocol for media access control in wireless networking systems. |
| ZeroNet | A protocol and decentralized network for hosting websites and content on a peer-to-peer network. |
| Zeta Instrument Processor Interface | A protocol for communication between musical instruments and digital audio workstations. |