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OSI Model Network Layer Fundamentals

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What is the primary function of devices that operate on the Network Layer?

Routing packets from source to destination (correct)

Providing connection-oriented and connectionless mechanisms

Managing quality of service constraints

Switching packets between different subnets

What is the primary goal of routing in the Network Layer?

To populate routing tables

To manage quality of service constraints

To address devices and networks

To deliver packets to destination with best efforts (correct)

What is the role of the Network Layer in addressing?

Mapping different addressing schemes and protocols (correct)

Providing connection-oriented and connectionless mechanisms

Queuing incoming and outgoing data

Managing sub-networks

What is the feature of the Network Layer that enables dedicated connectivity?

L3 VPN and tunnels Signup and view all the answers

What is the widely deployed Network Layer protocol that helps communicate end-to-end devices over the internet?

Internet Protocol Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Network Layer in internetworking?

Internetworking between two different subnets Signup and view all the answers

What is the feature of the Network Layer that enables different logical network designs?

Interrelation of different protocols and subnets Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Network Layer in terms of packet delivery?

To deliver packets to destination with best efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Network Layer in terms of addressing schemes?

To map different addressing schemes and protocols Signup and view all the answers

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Network Layer Introduction

The Network Layer is the 3rd layer of the OSI model and is responsible for managing host and network addressing, sub-networks, and internetworking.

Layer-3 Functionalities

The primary focus of devices that work on the Network Layer is routing.
Routing tasks include:
- Addressing devices and networks
- Populating routing tables or static routes
- Queuing and forwarding data according to quality of service constraints
- Internetworking between different subnets
- Delivering packets to destination with best efforts
The Network Layer provides both connection-oriented and connectionless mechanisms.

Network Layer Features

Quality of service management
Load balancing and link management
Security
Interrelation of different protocols and subnets with different schema
Different logical network design over the physical network design
L3 VPN and tunnels can be used to provide end-to-end dedicated connectivity
Internet protocol is a widely deployed Network Layer protocol that enables end-to-end communication between devices over the internet.

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Learn about the basics of the Network Layer (Layer 3) in the OSI model, including its responsibilities, functionalities, and devices that work on this layer. Understand how it manages host and network addressing, sub-networks, and internetworking.