Windows Foundation. Understanding Protocols and the OSI Network Model. Getting a handle on the invisible part of your network—the protocols that are in use—can be of enormous value in helping ...

The OSI model defines protocols for how a network technically handles communications at the various functional layers. Starting with electrons and photons at the physical layer (Layer 1), the ...

The OSI model is the basis for most of the modern digital communications. Let’s dive into the seven layers of the OSI model and answers the billion-dollar question: how to protect the transmitted data ...

The Data Link Layer is one of my favorite layers of the OSI Model. Like a father who loves ALL of his children equally, but in different ways, I also love the other layers, but Layer 2 will always ...

Many of the functions of the Distribution layer require the use of routers, so there must be some very careful planning at this layer to ensure that these devices can handle Layer 3 OSI model ...

To understand network communications, it is essential to learn about the protocol layers (see OSI model). The IP layer 3 breaks apart the data being transmitted into variable length packets, known ...

Application layers above use the IP protocol as their basic underpinning building block. By making IP the common standard, systems can work transparently with each other, and afford a clean degree of ...

So, what should you commit to memory with the OSI model? Basically a generalized idea that the OSI model is out there and that most manufacturers adhere closely to it. Also,. Remember that switches ...