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1 | Physical layer | Bits | Defines all electrical and physical specifications for the |
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2 | Data link layer | Frames | Provides the functional and procedural means to transfer |
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3 | Network layer | Packets | Provides the functional and procedural means of |
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4 | Transport layer | Segments | Provides transparent transfer of data between end users. |
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5 | Session layer | Data | Provides the mechanism for managing the dialog |
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6 | Presentation layer | Data | Relieves the Application layer of concern regarding |
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7 | Application layer | Data | Interfaces directly to and performs common application |
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