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KEY TERMS in Computer Networks

Following are some important terms, which are frequently used in context of Computer Networks. Terms Definition 1. ISO…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL
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The TCP/IP Reference Model

TCP/IP means Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol. It is the network model used in the current Internet…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Application Layer – OSI Model

It is the top most layer of OSI Model. Manipulation of data(information) in various ways is done in…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Presentation Layer – OSI Model

The primary goal of this layer is to take care of the syntax and semantics of the information exchanged between two communicating…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Session Layer – OSI Model

The Session Layer allows users on different machines to establish active communication sessions between them. It’s main aim…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Transport Layer – OSI Model

The basic function of the Transport layer is to accept data from the layer above, split it up…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Network Layer – OSI Model

The network Layer controls the operation of the subnet. The main aim of this layer is to deliver…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Data Link Layer – OSI Model

Data link layer performs the most reliable node to node delivery of data. It forms frames from the…

July 21, 2021 · Rajil TL