Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the most common protocol for transmitting all types of data on computer networks. Essentially, TCP/IP acts as a carrier for many other more familiar protocols, such as Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) for Web browsing.
The use of TCP/IP in network security video is the basis for enabling images to be sent over the network and the Internet. It is also essential in ensuring that a network video system will integrate with a building’s other IP-based systems like facility management and access control systems.