In networking and communications, the formats, codes and procedures for transmitting a unit of data (frame, packet) from one node to another. Known as a "layer 2 protocol," the data link protocol is ...

A communications protocol that uses control codes made up of full bytes. The bisynchronous protocols used by IBM and other vendors are examples. Contrast with bit-oriented protocol. THIS DEFINITION IS ...

AnyWare handles both standard or custom protocols for hardware or software. Whether implemented in hardware or software, network protocol stacks are complex structures. As such, most are purchased ...