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