1) Network standards define guidelines for how computers connect to networks and transmit data, specifying aspects like the connection medium, speeds, and cable/wireless technologies. Common standards include Ethernet (802.3), broadband (802.7), fiber optic (802.8), and wireless (802.11).
2) Protocols establish communication rules between devices on a network, ensuring proper data sequencing and delivery. Major protocols are HTTP (web access), SMTP (email), FTP (file transfer), TCP (data delivery), and IP (addressing).
3) Standards and protocols work together to regulate network connections and communications between computers.