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networking, protocol (LLP, or lower-layer protocol)

Any protocol residing in OSI layers one to four.

These protocols package, route, verify and transmit

datagrams. A prime example would be TCP/IP. Lower layer

protocols support the upper layer protocols.

(1999-02-17)

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