Chapter 6. Network Layer
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:
What is the purpose of the network layer in data communication?
Why does the IPv4 protocol require other layers to provide reliability?
What is the role of the major header fields in IPv4 and IPv6 packets?
How does a host device ...
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