Appendix C

OSI Model Key Terms Table

Use the table to define the key terms related to the OSI Model. Describe the functions of any hardware connectivity devices and tools listed.

Term

Definition Function (if applicable) Physical layer Responsible for the transmitting of bits throughout the networks physical medium(UTP Cabling). Changes data packets to physical signals which symbolize 0s and 1s, and later sends the physical signals to the destination computer. Data link layer In charge of error-free data transmitting and setting up local links between two computers. Splits data obtained from the network layer into frames the physical layer can transmit. It also has packages data into frames which are workable by the network layer. Network layer Responsible for handling and...