Switched Networks Flashcards
(7 cards)
Presentation Layer
- Layer 6
* Transforms between Network Format to Application Format
Session Layer
- Layer 5
- administers the establishing of dialog
- manages data transfer
- ends session
Application Layer
- Layer 7
* Interface between software programs on hosts
Network Layer
- Layer 3
- Moves data around the network
- Network and Host ID’s
Physical Layer
- Layer 1
* Physical topology
Data Link Layer
- Layer 2
* determines how multiple nodes can share access to the network
Transport Layer
- Layer 4
* Assigns port number