Data-Link Layer Fundamentals
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What is the primary role of the data-link layer in communication between nodes?

  • It delivers datagrams from one node to the next. (correct)
  • It establishes end-to-end connections.
  • It ensures error correction in the data packets.
  • It transforms the data into a format suitable for physical transfer.

Why is encapsulation and decapsulation required at each intermediate node?

  • To adjust the datagram's size for optimal transmission.
  • To prevent unauthorized access to the data.
  • Because each link may be using a different protocol with a different frame format. (correct)
  • To convert the datagram into an encrypted format.

Which of the following describes the types of links in the given network setup?

  • One link may represent a LAN while the others represent WANs. (correct)
  • Only the third and fourth links represent different types of networks.
  • All links are classified as LANs only.
  • The first and second links represent WANs.

In the analogy of traveling to a friend's home, what do the three modes of transportation represent?

<p>Different protocols in data transmission. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the source IP address in a packet determined?

<p>The host knows its own IP address. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the frame format change during data transmission?

<p>It can change depending on the link-layer addresses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What protocol is used to determine the destination link-layer address?

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Which statement about the nodes in the network is true?

<p>The first node is the source host and the last is the destination host. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication does a unicast address facilitate?

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Which statement is true about multicast link-layer addresses?

<p>They allow for one-to-many communication but are local to the link. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer provides services to the data-link layer?

<p>Physical layer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of unicast link-layer addresses in Ethernet?

<p>48 bits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of communication at the data-link layer?

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How many types of link-layer addresses are mentioned in the content?

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What is the role of DNS in determining the addresses in a packet?

<p>It finds the destination address for the packet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a broadcast address?

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What happens to the datagram's source and destination network-layer addresses during the transmission from Alice's computer to Bob's computer?

<p>They remain unchanged throughout the journey. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is responsible for decapsulating the datagram and passing it to the transport layer at Bob's site?

<p>Network layer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many network-layer addresses are required for the transfer of a datagram from Alice's computer to Bob's computer?

<p>Four, including addresses for each router along the path. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the change of signals into a message at Bob's site?

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Which of the following accurately summarizes the relationship between the data-link layer and the network layer at Bob's site?

<p>The data-link layer decapsulates the datagram before passing it to the network layer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of flow control in the data-link layer?

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Which error handling action may occur after error detection at the receiving node in the data-link layer?

<p>The error can be corrected or the frame can be retransmitted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of congestion control is highlighted regarding its application in the data-link layer?

<p>It's not a primary concern since it's addressed in higher layers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would you encounter a point-to-point link?

<p>When two friends communicate through a traditional home phone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do data-link layer protocols typically manage frame processing?

<p>By converting frames to electromagnetic signals before transmission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a broadcast link in the context of data-link layer protocols?

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Which layer deals primarily with error detection and correction beyond the data-link layer?

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What is a potential limitation of data-link layer protocols regarding congestion control?

<p>They often do not manage congestion effectively due to their localized scope. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an ARP request packet in a network?

<p>To find the link-layer address of a node with a specific IP address. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When system A sends an ARP request, what type of frame does it utilize?

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Why is it more efficient for system A to use ARP when sending multiple datagrams to system B?

<p>It reduces the total number of broadcast frames sent by all systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of system A after receiving a response to an ARP request?

<p>To send data to system B using its physical address. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ARP, what happens to the information received in the ARP reply?

<p>It is cached in system A's memory for future use. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total broadcast frames would system A need to send if it chose not to use ARP for 10 datagrams?

<p>180 frames (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of frame does system B send back to system A after processing the ARP request?

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What would occur if system A attempted to send datagrams directly without the use of ARP?

<p>System A would not know system B's physical address. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the data-link layer play when a datagram is received at Router R1?

<p>It encapsulates the datagram into a frame. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Router R1 determine the next node for forwarding a datagram to Bob's site?

<p>By consulting its routing table to find N3. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must Router R1 use to convert the next hop's IP address into a link-layer address?

<p>The ARP protocol. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the first activities performed at Router R1 upon receiving a datagram?

<p>Creating the frame and passing it to the data-link layer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Router R2 receives the datagram, which process is similar to that of Router R1?

<p>Using ARP to determine link-layer addresses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the forwarding table in Router R1?

<p>To map network-layer addresses to routing paths. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of address is used by the ARP to find the link-layer address of Router R2?

<p>Network-layer address. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the data-link layer do after encapsulating the datagram at Router R1?

<p>Sends the encapsulated frame to the physical layer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Data Unit Path

The path a data unit travels through the internet, including source and destination hosts, and the routers connecting different networks.

Nodes

Devices involved in data transfer, including source and destination hosts and routers.

Links

The connections between nodes, representing LANs and WANs in the data unit's path.

Encapsulation

The process of adding a header to a data unit to prepare it for transfer over a specific link.

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Decapsulation

The process of removing the header added during encapsulation, restoring the original data unit.

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Node-to-Node Communication

The data-link layer's responsibility of ensuring data units are successfully transferred between two directly connected nodes, regardless of network differences.

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Frame Encapsulation

The data-link layer's primary function of adding a frame header to a datagram, preparing it for transmission over a specific link.

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Data-Link Layer Services

The critical role of the data-link layer in ensuring the successful and reliable transfer of data units between directly connected nodes.

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Flow Control

A mechanism used by the data-link layer to ensure that the sender does not overwhelm the receiver with data.

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Error Control

A technique used to identify and handle errors that may occur during data transmission.

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Congestion Control

A process that aims to prevent network congestion by managing the rate at which data is sent into a network.

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Point-to-Point Link

A type of communication link where data is transmitted between two devices exclusively, using the entire capacity of the link.

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Broadcast Link

A type of communication link where multiple pairs of devices share the same physical link, requiring data-link layer protocols to manage access and prevent collisions.

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Feedback Mechanism

A technique used in data-link layer communication to request the sender to stop or slow down the data transmission when the receiver cannot handle the data rate.

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Frame Transmission

The process of converting a frame (a unit of data) into bits and then transforming these bits into electromagnetic signals for transmission.

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Frame Reception

The process of receiving electromagnetic signals, transforming them into bits, and then assembling these bits back into a frame at the receiving node.

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Unicast Address

A unique identifier assigned to each device or interface on a network, enabling one-to-one communication, also known as point-to-point.

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Multicast

A network communication method where a single sender transmits data to multiple receivers simultaneously within a network.

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Broadcast

A network communication method where a single sender transmits data to all devices connected to the same network.

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Multicasting (Global)

A network communication method where a single sender transmits data to multiple receivers simultaneously, but the recipients may be on different networks.

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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

The process of determining the physical address (MAC address) of a device on a network by using a special protocol.

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Frame

A data unit passed between devices on a network, encapsulating data with header information for specific link-layer protocols.

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Link-layer Address Size

The size of a link-layer address can vary depending on the specific protocol used on a network.

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Datagram

A data unit that contains the data to be exchanged between two devices on a network.

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Data-Link Layer

The layer in the network model responsible for error detection and flow control on a network.

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Link-Layer Address

The address used to uniquely identify a device on a network.

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Network-Layer Address

A unique identifier used to communicate between different networks. It's not changed during the entire journey.

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Forwarding Table

A table used by a router to determine the next hop for a destination network based on the network address of the incoming datagram.

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Router Packet Processing

The process of converting a datagram received over a network to a frame and sending it on the next link to its destination.

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Network Layer

The layer in the network model responsible for routing data between networks using network-layer addresses.

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IP Address

The network-layer address of a device on the internet, typically represented in dotted decimal notation.

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ARP Request

A special message sent over a network to discover the physical address (MAC address) of a device with a known IP address.

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ARP Reply

A message responding to an ARP request, providing the physical address of the requested device.

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ARP Caching

A process of storing recently discovered physical addresses in memory, allowing faster access for future communication.

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Multiple Data Packets

The scenario where a device needs to send multiple data packets to the same destination in a short period.

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Broadcast Frames

The process of sending data packets to all devices on a network, requiring processing and discarding by devices that are not the intended recipient.

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Unicast Frames

The process of sending data packets directly to a specific device, reducing network overhead.

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ARP Efficiency

The efficiency gained by using ARP, which reduces the number of unnecessary broadcasts, leading to faster and more efficient data transfer.

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ARP & Caching Optimization

The use of both ARP and caching optimizes data transfer by minimizing broadcast frames and maximizing unicast frames.

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Study Notes

  • The TCP/IP protocol suite doesn't define protocols for the physical or data-link layers.
  • These layers are specific to the networks that make up the internet.
  • These networks (wired or wireless) provide services to the upper three layers of the TCP/IP suite.
  • Several standard protocols exist in these layers.
  • The chapter introduces the data-link layer and its common issues.
  • Data-link layer communication is node-to-node.
  • Nodes represent end hosts and routers connecting networks (LANs and WANs).
  • Links represent networks in between the nodes.
  • A simple example of links and nodes is presented in figure 9.2

Services

  • The data-link layer sits between the physical and network layers.
  • It provides services to the network layer.
  • Services include receiving services from the physical layer.
  • The data-link layer's responsibility is node-to-node delivery of datagrams in the internet.
  • The sending node encapsulates the datagram in a frame.
  • The receiving node decapsulates the datagram from the frame.
  • Link layer addressing is necessary for proper communication across various networks.
  • The different types of link addresses include unicast, multicast, and broadcast addresses.
  • Unicast addresses are one-to-one communication, sent to a single entity.
  • Multicast addresses are one-to-many communication, sent to multiple entities.
  • Broadcast addresses are one-to-all communication, sent to all entities in a link.

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

  • ARP maps IP addresses to link layer addresses.
  • This is needed because datagram delivery relies on network layer (IP) addresses, but individual links use link layer addresses.
  • ARP operates in the network layer.
  • When a host or router needs to find a link-layer address of another device, it sends an ARP request.
  • The request includes sender link & IP addresses plus receiver IP address
  • The receiver responds with the requested link layer address by broadcasting a reply.

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