Individual Project

The TCP/IP model has been in use for years before the OSI layered model was released. Today, TCP/IP is the protocol that is used for Internet communications. However, the practicality of the TCP/IP did not make the OSI model irrelevant.

What are 3 benefits that the OSI model offers? To demonstrate your understanding of the two models, please provide a mapping of the TCP/IP model to the OSI model.

Assignment Guidelines:

• Research the OSI and TCP/IP models.
• In your own words, and from each of the listed chapters, provide a brief description of each layer of the OSI and TCPIP models on individual slides.
• On one slide, show a comparison between the OSI and the TCP/IP models.
• List and discuss 3 advantages of the OSI model.
• List and discuss 4 advantages of the TCP/IP model.  

Adhere to APA formatting and reference guidelines when writing your response. Additionally, your response should be free of grammatical errors, use complete sentences, and give specific details to support statements.