Essays Tagged: "Data Link Layer"

Wide Area Networking

technologies generally function at the lower three layers of the OSI Model: the Physical Layer, the Data Link Layer, and the Network Layer (all layers are shown in order below). . Bridges, routers and ... e shown in order below). . Bridges, routers and multiplexers and other devices are used for correct data transmission. Some WANs are extremely widespread (global), but most do not provide true global ...

(8 pages) 314 0 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

Data Communications: Wide Area Networks

es generally function at the lower three layers of the OSI reference model- the physical layer, the data link layer, and the network layer.Types and Characteristics of WANsWide area networks are every ... hnique whereby a router can dynamically initiate a call on a switched circuit when it needs to send data. In a DDR set-up, the router is configured to initiate the call when certain criteria are met, ...

(8 pages) 201 1 4.6 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Computer Ethics

The ABC'S of 'Hacking' Part 2

for hackers as point of entry in their attack. Because ARP works at both the network layer and the data link layer it can shutdown a network's data transfer with the outside world by confusing comput ... ss to protected material on a network that most hackers employ. It gives them full control over the data as it passes between the target and a gateway. Stopping ARP poisoning by disallowing it's funct ...

(6 pages) 64 1 4.6 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

Switching technologies

high speed modems whether they be DSL or broadband cable modems. These modems transmit and receive data that your computer generates on your behalf. This is done in a very orderly fashion by your ope ... Next your computer would generate a TCP header and the network layer an IP header. After that your Data Link Layer would put this information in a logical format and put the MAC information at the fr ...

(5 pages) 37 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

Healthcare Technology

device. The most helpful point of care technology introduced to the industry has been the Personal Data Assistant. In general, wireless computing technology allows caregivers to access, update, and t ... easily facilitates the deployment of these devices.POC devices use, and may originate, some of the data elements and transactions governed by HIPAA. They must also be able to communicate HIPAA requir ...

(4 pages) 397 0 3.7 Jan/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology

The main benefits of the OSI model

puter System Interface) • Network Interface Card (NIC) Layer 2 Layer 2 of the OSI model is the Data Link layer. In this layer it provides the function of: • Allowing a device to access the n ... e to access the network to send and receive messages • Offers a physical address so a device's data can be sent on the network • Works with a device's networking software when sending and re ...

(2 pages) 41 0 0.0 Jan/2009

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

Description of OSI layers

Description of OSI layersOSI ModelData unit Layer FunctionHostlayers Data 7. Application Network process to application6. Presentation ... ions and reliabilityMedialayers Packet 3. Network Path determination and logical addressingFrame 2. Data Link Physical addressing (MAC & LLC)Bit 1. Physical Media, signal and binary transmission[e ... on layer determines the identity and availability of communication partners for an application with data to transmit. When determining resource availability, the application layer must decide whether ...

(7 pages) 68 0 0.0 Jan/2009

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

In the Late 70

ization (ISO) developed OSI. The job of the ISO is to set standards for networking, character sets, database access and much more. The main goal of the ISO was to make OSI the standard protocol for wo ... ocol stack or layers of the model, and then up the layers of the stack on the other machine. As the data travels down the stack, it picks up headers from each layer (Except the physical layer). Header ...

(11 pages) 44 0 0.0 Mar/2010

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking