Basic Data Networks and Protocols
Martin P. Clark · 2003
This chapter contains sections titled: The Basic Components of a Data Network Layer 1 — Physical Layer Interface: DTE/DCE, Line Interfaces and Protocols Layer 2 — Data Link Layer Layer 3 — Network Layer and Network Layer Addresses Layer 4 — Transport Layer Protocol Layers 5–7 — Higher Layer Protocols Protocol Stacks and Nested Protocol Control Information (PCI) Real Networks and Protocol Stack Representations Protocol Encapsulation Control and Management Protocols Propagation Effects Affecting Protocol Choice and Network Design and Operation