1.1 OSI Model Flashcards
Layer 1 called
(Physical)
Layer 2 called
(Data link) “Switching layer.”
Layer 3 called
(Network) “routing layer.”
Layer 4 called
(Transport) “post office layer.”
Layer 5 called
(Session)
Layer 6 called
(Presentation)
Layer 7 called
(Application)
Layer 1(Physical) do
signaling, cables, connectors
Layer 2(Data link) do
foundation of communication. Data Link Control (DLC) protocols. MAC address
Layer 3(Network) do
IP addresses. Fragments frames to traverse different networks.
Layer 4(Transport) do
how data is being delivered or from where it’s being delivered. Use TCP & UDP.
Layer 5(Session) do
start, stop, restart communication between devices. Uses control & tunneling protocols. VPN can be used
Layer 6(Presentation) do
character encoding, app encryption(SSL/TLS) combined with layer 7(Application).
Layer 7(Application) do
layer we can see. HTTPS, FTP, DNS, POP3.
Layer 1 devices
hubs, repeaters, modem(layer 1 & 2), Media converter