In which layer the ICMP and IGMP protocols work

Question

How the ICMP and IGMP differ from each other ?

 In which OSI layer do these protocols work >

Answer 1

Both ICMP and IGMP are layer 3 protocol or in other words network layer protocol in OSI model

and in internet layer in TCP/IP model

for more information regarding this protocol follow link given below

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Control_Message_Protocol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Group_Management_Protocol

Comments

In simple words the ICMP and IGMP both are present in Network layer ?

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yes.

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dear sir can you tell in simple words why ICMP and IGMP are used in NEtwork Layer ?

Answer 2

ICMP AND IGMP works on network layer.
ICMP stands for INTERNET CONTROL MESSAGE PROTOCOL. this is used as a feedback message if an error occurs.