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Functions of each layer of the OSI model
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 1
03/10/2014

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  • Layer 1- Physical 
  • Layer 2- Data Link
  • Layer 3- Network
  • Layer 4- Transport
  • Layer 5- Session
  • Layer 6- presentation
  • Level 7- Application

P:Please, D:Do, N:Not, T:Throw, S:Sausage, P:Pizza, A:Away

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Physical
Definition
This is where the HUBS and MEDIA are connected to the network. Anything that moves data from one system to another such as copper cabling, fiber optics, even radio waves is part of this layer.
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Data Link
Definition
NIC Card, Frames and Mac Addresses are found on this Layer
Term
Network
Definition
Routers, packets and IP Addresses operate on this layer.
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Transport
Definition
Breaks data down into manageable chunks. Assembles/Disassembles software. It also initializes requests for packets that were not received in good order.
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Session
Definition
Manages connections/disconnections between machines. This layer also keeps track of computer naming conventions such as calling your computer SYSTEM01
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Presentation
Definition
Converts data into FORMATS that are readable by the system. An example is a PDF document.
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Application
Definition
This code is built into all operating systems that enables network-aware applications. Programmers are able to enhance these programs to make them network aware.
Term
TCP/IP Model Layers
Definition
  1. Application
  2. Transport
  3. Internet/Network
  4. Link Layer
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