This post briefly describes the general format of a data link layer frame. The post describes typical fields inside the MAC header, LLC header and the Frame Trailer.
Month: November 2013
General Data Link Layer Frame Structure
This post briefly describes the general format of a data link layer frame. The post describes typical fields inside the MAC header, LLC header and the Frame Trailer.
Functions of LLC and MAC sub-layers of Data Link Layer
This post gives a brief overview of the two sub-layers of the data link layer, namely LLC (Logical Link Control) and MAC (Media Access Control). The post also briefly describes the different types of LLC service modes.
Functions of LLC and MAC sub-layers of Data Link Layer
This post gives a brief overview of the two sub-layers of the data link layer, namely LLC (Logical Link Control) and MAC (Media Access Control). The post also briefly describes the different types of LLC service modes.
Role and Types of Application Layer Protocols
Role and Types of Application Layer Protocols
This post gives a brief overview of the role of application layer protocols. It also gives a brief overview of the different methods of classification of application layer protocols like network service based classification or peer relationship based classification.
Core functionality of Data Link Layer
Core functionality of Data Link Layer
This post gives a brief overview of the core functionalities of the data link layer in the context of end to end computer communication. The post briefly discusses both the optional and mandatory features supported by data link layer protocols.
Overview of Circuit Switching and Packet Switching
Overview of Circuit Switching and Packet Switching
This post gives a brief overview of circuit switching and packet switching. This post also briefly describes VC based and datagram based packet switching with examples.