1.3 The Concept of Layers Flashcards by Armandas Vingilys

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What is the concept of layers?

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To divide the complex task of networking into smaller, simpler tasks that will work with each other
The hardware and/or software for each layer has a defined responsibility

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What are advantages of layers?

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Reduces the complexity of the problem into manageable sub-problems
Devices can be manufactured to operate at a particular layer
Products from different vendors will work together

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What is TCP/IP?

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A set of networking protocols consisting of four layers all working together

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