The document compares the OSI model and the TCP/IP model. The OSI model consists of 7 layers and defines a standardized protocol-independent framework. The TCP/IP model has 4 layers and was developed based on the protocols used for the Internet. Key differences are that OSI has stricter layering while TCP/IP layers are more loosely defined, and TCP/IP focuses on the specific protocols used for Internetworking while OSI aims to be protocol-independent.