TDTS09: Questions for Assignment 1

In addition to the Kurose/Ross lab associated with this assignment and the questions therein, you are also expected to answer the following questions.

1. Explain what a RFC is.
2. Find a RFC for at least one protocol for each layer in the protocol stack. Please comment on differences in the protocols and how they may or may not be used together.
3. Why is there no RFC for Skype?

These questions may require additional reading, thinking, and exploration.