| OSI (OPEN SYSTEMS INTERCONNECTION) | ||
| 7. APPLICATION | This layer initiates and accepts requests. It is a type of | |
| organizer that decides which interface is needed and transfers | ||
| to the location, whether it is E-MAIL, for database access. | ||
| GATEWAYS work at Layer 7, and 1-6 also. | ||
| 6. PRESENTATION | Presentation is a translator. Adds encryption, formatting info. & | |
| display information to the packet. | ||
| 5. SESSION | Coordinates Communication. The session is a type of | |
| negotiator, determining how long you will talk and the size of | ||
| the packets. | ||
| 4. TRANSPORT | Sole purpose to deliver accurate error-free data. It contains | |
| Protocols such as Net BEUI and TCP/IP. | ||
| 3. NETWORK LAYER | Sequencing and addressing information is added to the packet. | |
| This layer determines the actual route the packet will take when | ||
| it is transferred. | ||
| ROUTER & BROUTER work at this level | ||
| 2. DATA-LINK | Adds the CRC to the trailer, and can break the data into even | |
| smaller frames. Decides on the media choosen. | ||
| BRIDGE & BROUTER work at this level | ||
| 1. PHYSICAL LAYER | Sends bit streams of data, and receives bit streams. | |
| Determines Hardware Connections. | ||
| REPEATERS & HUBS work at this level | ||