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What is the Data-Link Layer responsible for?
Ensuring reliable communication between devices on the same network.
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the Data-Link Layer?
The Data-Link Layer uses MAC addresses to identify devices on the network.
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What does the MAC sublayer manage?
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What is the purpose of error detection and correction in the Data-Link Layer?
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Match the following network topologies with their descriptions:
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A MAC address is a _____ bit identifier used to distinguish devices on a local network.
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Study Notes
Overview of the Data-Link Layer
- Second layer in the OSI model, ensures reliable communication on the same network.
- Organizes data into frames, manages MAC addressing, checks for errors, and controls data flow.
- Sits between the Physical Layer (raw bit transmission) and the Network Layer (data routing).
Functions of the Data-Link Layer
- Framing: Structures raw bits into frames with added headers and trailers for network transmission.
- Addressing: Uses unique MAC addresses for identifying source and destination devices, with each NIC having a manufacturer-assigned MAC address.
- Error Detection and Correction: Employs techniques like cyclic redundancy checks (CRC) to detect errors; frames can be corrected or retransmitted upon error detection.
- Flow Control: Regulates data transmission rate to prevent sender from overwhelming the receiver, helping avoid data loss.
- Media Access Control: Manages shared access to the transmission medium using protocols like CSMA/CD for wired and CSMA/CA for wireless networks.
- Physical Addressing: Assigns physical addresses to devices for correct frame delivery within the same network segment.
- Error Reporting: Reports unacknowledged frame errors to higher layers for corrective measures.
Sublayers of the Data-Link Layer
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Logical Link Control (LLC):
- Provides interface between the Network Layer and MAC sublayer.
- Manages error control, flow control, frame synchronization, and sequence numbers for data order.
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Media Access Control (MAC):
- Controls device access to physical transmission medium.
- Handles MAC addressing and manages collision detection/avoidance.
MAC Addressing and Network Topologies
- MAC Addresses: 48-bit identifiers in hexadecimal format (e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E) for local network identification.
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Network Topologies:
- Bus Topology: All devices share a common line; devices listen before transmitting to prevent collisions.
- Star Topology: Devices connect to a central hub/switch that manages data transmission.
- Ring Topology: Devices connected in a circle; data passes from one device to the next until reaching its destination.
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Test your knowledge of the Data Link Layer, the second layer of the OSI model, which is crucial for reliable communication between network devices. This quiz covers concepts like framing, MAC addressing, error checking, and the two sublayers of the Data Link Layer.
