Answer To: PowerPoint Presentation ITECH1102 Networking and Security Topic 4 – The Data Link Layer (Layer 2)...
Sanjib answered on Jan 23 2021
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Table of Contents
Topic 4- The data link layer 3
References 6
Topic 6 – The Transport layer (TCP and UDP) 7
References 11
Topic 8 – Cloud computing and mobile 12
References 15
Topic 4- The data link layer
Role of data link layer
The data link layer can be considered as the second layer, which is present in the OSI model. The main function, which is related to the data link layer, are dealing with the error of transmission, regulate the data flow and provide an interface, which is well defined to the layer of network (Deering & Hinden, 2017). The data link layer in the context has different protocol and services, which are implemented in order to complete its task.
Data link layer in the internet model of networking
The data link layer is the second layer or layer 2 of the seven layers, which is present in the OSI model of internet. The data link layer provides procedural and functional requirement, which is linked, to the sector of transferring data between the network entities and has the capability to detect error in the network.
The example which can be related to the data link layer are the Ethernet for the local area network, the point- to- point protocol (PPP), HDLC and ADCCP for point to point (duel node) type of connection. In the internet, protocol suite (TCP/IP) the data link layer functionality is contained with the link layer, the lowest layer that is link dot the descriptive model. The main service, which is linked to the data link layer, is the frame of synchronization and the encapsulation of the network layer packet data into the different frames.
Two parts of data link layer
In the context of some network for example the IEEE 802 local area network, the data link layer can be considered be in two parts which is the logical link control (LLC) sub layer and the media access control (MAC). This directly gives the provision of the usage of the IEEE 802.2 LLC protocol with all of the IEE 802 MAC layers for example token ring, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11 etc.
Role of network interface card
The network interface card consist of electronic circuitry, which is directly used, in the sector of communication by means of connection, which is wired for example Ethernet or the wireless connection, which is the Wi-Fi. A network interface card is also known as the network interface controller.
Identification of NIC’s (MAC address)
There are different method, which can be used in the sector of identification of MAC address. Some of the method, which can be incorporated, are stated below:
Platform
Method
Windows NT/2000
Run ipconfig/ all command
Windows 95/98/Me
Run the winipcfg untility
Linux/some Unix
Run the ifconfig – a command
Cisco Router
Run the s hint command
Novell NetWare
Run the config command.
Network card are smart devices
The network interface card can be considered as a network adapter hardware, which is in the forms of and add in card that directly fits in a slot, which is extension on thee, motherboard of the computer. Most of the computers in recent times have the card in build into the device but on the other hand, it can also be added on as an extra device, which directly expands the functionality, which is related to the system.
The NIC is considered as a smart device due to the factor that it directly creates an interface between the computer and the network. It can be considered as a fact that the network concept is wireless or with wires since the NIC can be used for the Ethernet network as well as the concept of the Wi-Fi. The connection aspect can be created in a desktop as well as laptop. The network card, which is inserted over the USB, cannot be considered as an actual card but it can be stated as a regular USB device, which directly enables the network connection through the USB port. These are known as the network adapter.
Media access control
The media access control data communication sub layer protocol is also considered as the media access control. The media access control is the sub layer, which is linked to the data link layer, which is directly specified in the seven-layer OSI model. Relating to the LAN nodes it uses the same transmission channel for the concept of transmission. The media access control is responsible for the moving of the different packets to and from one of the network interface card (NIC) to another across the channel, which is shared.
In the concept of the hierarchy of the OSI model and the IEEE 802 standard, the MAC block provides a control abstraction, which is link to the physical, layer for example the complexities of the physical link control, which are invisible to the LLC, and the layer, which is upper to it in the network stack.
Local address resolution
The address Resolution protocol (ARP) can be considered as a protocol, which is related to the mapping of the internet protocol address, which is the IP address to the address of the physical machine. It directly recognizes the local network, which is one of the advantage in the sector. For example, it can be stated here that in IP version 4 one of the most common level of IP, which is in use today, is the address, which is linked to the 32 bit long.
Relating to the ARP it can be stated that there are four types of message, which can be send, by the arp protocol. The area of identification, which is related to the context, is linked to the value of the “operation” field of the message of the arp. The four types of message are ARP request, ARP reply, RARP request and the RARP reply. The format, which is, linked to the ARP...