This document provides an overview of TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). It discusses what TCP/IP is, how it works, and the four layers of protocol: application layer, transport layer, internet layer, and network layer. The application layer allows applications to communicate and transfer files. The transport layer establishes connections between hosts to exchange data streams. The internet layer controls addressing, routing, and encapsulation of data. The network layer comprises the physical components that route data through devices like wires, hubs, switches, and routers. Encapsulation involves converting data into packets for transmission, while decapsulation reassembles the data packets.