Transmission Control Protocol, DARPA Internet Program Protocol Specification

Abstract

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is intended for use as a highly reliable host-to-host protocol between hosts in packet-switched computer communication networks, and in interconnected systems of such networks. This document describes the functions to be performed by the Transmission Control Protocol, the program that implements it, and its interface to programs or users that require its services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA123201

Entities

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Protocols
  • Application Software
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Data Transmission
  • Device Drivers
  • Digital Communications
  • Fins
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Packet Switching
  • Reliability
  • Standards
  • User Interface

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking