Raw Sockets Vs Standard Sockets
In standard sockets, the payload to be transmitted is encapsulated according to the chosen transport layer protocol (e.g. TCP, UDP). In contrast, raw sockets usually receive raw packets including the header. When transmitting packets, the automatic addition of a header may be a configurable option of the socket.
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