Network Layer of OSI Model (Layer-3)

Network Layer of OSI Model

Network Layer is the 3rd layer in 7-Layer OSI Model after Data Link Layer. This is the place where most Routing and network stuff resides. It controls the Logical boundaries of Network. Network Layer controls the operation in networking at routing layer. The main aim of this layer is to deliver packets from source to destination across multiple links or networks. If two computers or host systems are connected on the same link, then there is no need for a network layer. Each layer in OSI Model performs specific functions to support the layers above it. This 7x Layer model Read More …

OSI Model

OSI-Model

“OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection Model) is a reference tool and a reference model for data communications in networks”. It was the first conceptual model for standardized communication in computer Network systems.   Why do we need OSI Model? We need OSI Model for solution to our multiple problems; few of them are described here. Firstly, it is a vendor neutral model. Before OSI Model, each vendor had to use its own network model to manufacture network equipment. So, one vendor’s equipment & the network was not compatible with another vendor’s equipment. Clients and buyers were forced to buy all Read More …

TCP/IP Model Study Notes Cheatsheet

TCP/IP

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