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OSI Networking Model
The OSI Networking Model is used as a reference point to describe how the various "layers" of networking interoperate. It is also called the OSI seven layer model.
Here is a summary of the model with Layers, Topics and Methods with a short description for each method.
Presented by Abbe Vallipour, ASL Consulting
1- Physical layer 2- Data Link layer 3- Network layer 4- Transport layer 5- Session layer 6- Presentation layer 7- Application layer
A summary table starting with the bottom layer (1)
OSI Layer |
Topics |
Methods |
1-Physical |
Connection types |
Point-to-Point |
-Bits & Packets. |
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Multipoint |
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Physical topology |
Bus |
.Concentrators |
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Ring |
.Hubs |
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Star |
.Repeaters |
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Mesh |
.Connectors |
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Cellular |
.Modems |
Digital signaling |
Current state |
.Codecs |
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State transition |
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Analog signaling |
Current state |
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State transition |
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Bit synchronization |
Asynchronous |
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Synchronous |
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Bandwidth use |
Broadband (thick ethernet) |
*Implementations of Physical layer |
|
Baseband (thin ethernet) |
protocols are transmission media- |
Multiplexing |
Frequency-Division (FDM) |
specific. |
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Time-Division (TDM) |
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Stat.Time-Division (StatTDM) |
OSI Layer |
Topics |
Methods |
2-Data Link-MAC |
Logical Topology |
Bus |
(Media Access Control) |
|
Ring |
-Frames & Packets. |
Media access |
Contention (802.2 & 802.3) |
.Bridges |
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Token passing (802.4 & 802.5) |
.Intelligent hubs |
|
Polling |
.NICs |
Addressing |
Physical device |
2-Data Link-LLC |
Transmission |
Asynchronous |
(Logical Link Control) |
Synchronization |
Synchronous |
*Organize first layer's bits to frames, |
|
Isochronous |
& identify computers on the network. |
Connection services |
LLC-level flow control |
>Operates on a single network. |
|
Error control |
OSI Layer |
Topics |
Methods |
3-Network |
Addressing |
Logical network |
-Datagrams & Packets. |
|
Service |
|
Switching |
Circuit |
.Routers |
|
Message |
|
|
Packet |
|
Route discovery |
Distance vector (RIP, RIP II) |
|
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Link-state (OSPF, NLSP) |
*Move data to specific network |
Route selection |
Static |
locations. Ensure correct data routes |
|
Dynamic |
through an internetwork of decimilar |
Connection services |
Network-layer flow control |
networks |
|
Error control |
|
|
Packet sequence control |
>Operates on multiple (inter)networks. |
Gateway services |
Network-layer translation |
OSI Layer |
Topics |
Methods |
4-Transport |
Address/name resolution |
Service-requestor-initiated |
-Segments & Packets. |
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Service-provider-initiated |
|
Addressing |
Connection identifier |
*Organizes higher level messages |
|
Transaction identifier |
into segments & delivers to session, |
Segment development |
Division and combination |
or higher, layer processes. |
Connection services |
Segment sequencing |
>two connections (conversations) |
|
Error control |
on end-nods |
|
End-to-end flow control |
OSI Layer |
Topics |
Methods |
5-Session |
Dialog control |
Simplex |
-Packets |
|
Full-duplex |
|
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Half-duplex |
*Facilitates communications |
Session administration |
Connection establishment |
(& places the "calls") between |
|
Data transfer |
service requestors & providers |
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Connection release |
OSI Layer |
Topics |
Methods |
6-Presentation |
Translation |
Bit order |
-Packets |
|
Byte order |
*Transforms data into a mutually |
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Character code |
agreed-upon format (syntax) |
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File syntax |
understood by app.& computer. |
Encryption |
Public key |
also encrypt or decrypt data |
Transpos. Subst. Algebraic |
Private key |
OSI Layer |
Topics |
Methods |
7-Application |
Network services |
|
-Messages & Packets |
Service advertisement |
Active |
|
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Passive |
*Provides the protocols necessary to |
Service use |
OS call interception |
perform the specific network service |
|
Remote operation |
function for other 6 layer's services. |
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Collaborative |
> Download the complete OSI model cheat sheet document in MS Excel format
> Here is an excelent on-line reading for those interested in the subject.
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