Topic 4c
Internet Protocols
Client/Server Interactions

Learning Objectives

By the end of this topic students should be able to:

  • Give a general explanation of how a web page is requested/received by a web browser.
  • Explain the concept of ports in internet traffic.
  • Explain the difference between TCP and UDP and why we want (need) both.
  • Explain the client/server relationship and identify key differences between the client and the server.

 

Learning Materials

  • Readings
    • Section 4.4-4.5 - pp 215-226 in your book

     

Checking for Understanding

Answer the following questions from your textbook. The answers to all Q&E questions are in the back of your book in Appendix F.

  • p 222, #2
  • What network traffic is generated when you type a URL into your browser to load a webpage?

 

Additional Guidance

If you are still struggling with the material in this topic, the following material may help.

Further Information

If you understand this material and are using this in your own courses, you might find the following material beneficial. This material is a supplement to this course and your understanding of this is not assessed.
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