# protocol

A set of rules that defines how data is transported across networks. Protocols supported by Net8 Configuration Assistant include:

IPC

Interprocess communication (IPC) is used for client applications on the same nodes as the listener.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP is the standard networking protocol. It is used overwhelmingly by both UNIX and PC based networks. It is also the protocol with which Internet connections are made.

TCP/IP with SSL

TCP/IP with SSL is only for use with the SSL authentication method.

Named Pipes

Named Pipes is used on PCs that are not using TCP/IP. Named Pipes is available only on Windows NT.

SPX

SPX is used with Novell NetWare-based networks.