Upper layer protocol

Upper layer protocol

In computer networking, the term upper layer protocol (ULP) refers to a more abstract protocol when performing encapsulation.

It contrasts with lower layer protocol which refers to a more specific protocol.

In the internet protocol suite, IP is the lower layer protocol for UDP and TCP; likewise UDP and TCP are two upper layer protocols for IP.


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