OSI (Open System Interconnection) Flashcards
Layer 7
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
Layer 6
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
Layer 5
Session layer
Establish the connection of host to host
Layer 4
Transport layer
TCP/IP, UDP etc.
Ensure that data is sent
Creates a segment by putting L4 header on data
Layer 3
Network layer
Where routers, and sometimes switch that has routing capabilities operates
IP Address
Creates a packet by adding L3 header of the segment
Layer 2
Data Link
Where switch operates
MAC (media access control)
Creates a frame by adding L2 header and L2 trailer.
Layer 1
Physical layer
Cables