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In computer networking, the upper layer protocol (ULP) refers to the more abstract protocol when performing encapsulation. It contrasts with lower layer protocol which refers to the more specific protocol.

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


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