Chapter 6
The Data Link Layer and Physical Layer
The learning goals for this chapter are as follows:
- Understand the function of the physical layer in a network interface or port
- Understand the function of the link layer in the protocol stack, the services it provides and its implementation
- Explore the inherent differences between point-to-point and broadcast links and the protocols that are used with each
- Learn the classes of multiple access protocols and the manner in which each of them deals with collisions
- Understand the importance of the MAC address and the translation role played by the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
- Explore the DIXV2 and 802.3 frame structures and the length of the transmission frame when using Ethernet
- Learn the format ...
Get Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
