Lower OSI Layers and Transport Layer Overview

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What is the main characteristic of the Transport layer in the OSI model?

The main characteristics of the Transport layer are whether TCP or UDP transport is used, and the port number.

What is the main information handled by the Network layer in the OSI model?

The most important information at the Network layer is the source and destination IP address.

What is the main information handled by the Data-Link layer in the OSI model?

The most important information at the Data-Link layer is the source and destination layer 2 address.

What is the primary role of the Transport layer in the OSI model?

The transport layer defines services to segment, transfer, and reassemble data for individual communications between the end devices. Signup and view all the answers

What devices operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model?

Routers operate at Layer 3. Signup and view all the answers

What devices operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model?

Switches operate at Layer 2. Signup and view all the answers

Lower OSI Layers and Transport Layer Overview

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What is the main characteristic of the Transport layer in the OSI model?

What is the main information handled by the Network layer in the OSI model?

What is the main information handled by the Data-Link layer in the OSI model?

What is the primary role of the Transport layer in the OSI model?

What devices operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model?

What devices operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model?

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