Understanding

Host-to-Host
Communications
Model
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 Why a Layered Network Model?

 Reduces complexity
 Standardizes interfaces
 Facilitates modular engineering
 Ensures interoperable
technology
 Accelerates evolution
 Simplifies teaching and learning

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 The Seven Layers of the OSI Model

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 The Seven Layers of the OSI Model (Cont.)

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 The Seven Layers of the OSI Model (Cont.)

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 The Seven Layers of the OSI Model (Cont.)

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 The Seven Layers of the OSI Model (Cont.)

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 The Seven Layers of the OSI Model (Cont.)

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 The Seven Layers of the OSI Model (Cont.)

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 Data Encapsulation

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 Data De-Encapsulation

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 Peer-to-Peer Communication

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 TCP/IP Stack

 Defines four layers

 Uses different names for Layers 1
through 3
 Combines Layers 5 through 7 into
single application layer

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 TCP/IP Stack vs. the OSI Model

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