Definitions Flashcards
Learn important definitions for ICND1 100-101
adjacent layer interaction
when a process communicates w/ a process that is a layer above or below it. Normally requesting service or delivering info.
deencapsulation
stripping a header for a specific layer off the “data” and using it.
encapsulation
adding a header to a piece of data from a layer above it.
frame
a layer 2 data unit
networking model
a model that breaks up the process of data transport
packet
a layer 3 data unit
PDU
the OSI generic term for a chunk of data. Normally annotated LxPDU
same layer interaction
the interaction of processes on machines communicating with eachother
segment
a layer 4 data unit
leased line
a point to point data connection that appears as a single physical cable
wide area network
a network or part of a network that crosses a large physical area. Often connects two LANs. often out of users control.
telco
telecommunications company
serial interface
an interface that sends data serially
HDLC
High-level data link control. A WAN protocol.
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line. A WAN technology that uses phone lines as layer 1 links.