Chapter 2. OSI Reference Model


The following topics are covered in this chapter:

  • OSI Layer Characteristics

  • Host Communication

  • Data Encapsulation

Chapter 1, "Internetworking Basics," outlined the basic concepts of internetworking. This chapter introduces you to the fundamental concepts of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model. If you are familiar with OSI, this chapter should serve as a refresher; if you are not familiar with it, this information should provide a good introduction.



Network Sales and Services Handbook
Network Sales and Services Handbook (Cisco Press Networking Technology)
ISBN: 1587050900
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 269

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