key term - Sender

Definition

The sender is the entity or device that initiates and transmits data or information to a receiver. It is responsible for encoding and transmitting the message.

Related terms

Receiver:

The receiver is the entity or device that receives and decodes the transmitted data or information from the sender.

Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules and guidelines that govern how data is transmitted between devices in a network.

Data Encoding: Data encoding refers to the process of converting data into a format suitable for transmission over a communication channel.