Of IP And Birds

I glanced through the clues in THC 9430 and was particularly struck with 20D.

Internet Protocol up in a big game bird (6) MAGPIE

- What is the clue supposed to mean? How can Internet Protocol be "up" in a "game bird"?
- Is "big" an anagram indicator? If yes, were largely, loudly not enough that we have another addition to the strange set?

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