OSI Model Flashcards
The main device used to break up collision domains, this is also done by default.
Switch
The main device used to break up broadcast domains, by default. They also break up collision domains.
Router
Two advantages to using routers in your network:
1) They don’t forward broadcasts by default
2) They can filter the network based on layer 3 information such as an IP address.
4 ways a router functions in your network:
Packet switching
Packet filtering
Internet-work communication
Path selection
Main purpose of (layer 2) Switches
Forward or filter FRAMES
Optimize a LAN’s performance
Provide more bandwidth for the LAN’s users
Layer 7 of OSI:
Application (All)
Layer 6 of OSI:
Presentation (People)
Layer 5 of OSI:
Session (Seem)
Layer 4 of OSI:
Transport (To)
Layer 3 of OSI:
Network (Need)
Layer 2 of OSI:
Data Link (Data)
Layer 1 of OSI:
Physical (Processing)
Application layer functions:
File, print, message, database, and application services. File transfers Email Enabling remote access Network management activites Client/server processes Information location
Presentation layer functions:
Translation services to ensure successful data transfer
Session layer functions:
Dialog control.
Setup, management, and dismantling sessions between Presentation layer entities and keeping user data separate.
Uses three different modes: simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex.
One-way communication.
Simplex
Two-way communication in only one direction at a time.
Half-duplex