OSI (Open System Interconnection) Flashcards

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Layer 7

A

Application layer
closest to the user
Interacts with software such as brave, chrome etc.
Http and Https are layer 7 protocol
Https://www.cisco.com
-identity communication partners
Synchronizing communication

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2
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Layer 6

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Presentation layer
Data is in application format, a format that application understands
Translate between applications and network formats
Encryption of data as it sent, and decryption as it received

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3
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Layer 5

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Session layer
Establish the connection of host to host

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4
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Layer 4

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Transport layer
TCP/IP, UDP etc.
Ensure that data is sent
Creates a segment by putting L4 header on data

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5
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Layer 3

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Network layer
Where routers, and sometimes switch that has routing capabilities operates
IP Address
Creates a packet by adding L3 header of the segment

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6
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Layer 2

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Data Link
Where switch operates
MAC (media access control)
Creates a frame by adding L2 header and L2 trailer.

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7
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Layer 1

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Physical layer
Cables

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