A network protocol is a set of agreed rules/requirements for how devices communicate and how data is transmitted across a network
Communication protocols specify how communication between two devices must start and end , how the data must be organised , and what devices must do if the data goes missing
What is a network standard
A network standard is a set of agreed requirements for hardware and software
Standards are important as they allow manufacturers to create products and programs that will be compatible with products and programs from other manufacturers
