COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK LAYER

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The data link layer of receiving node needs to
A
encapsulate the datagram/packet
B
decapsulate the datagram/packet
C
release the datagram
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Data-link layer takes packets from Network Layer and encapsulates them into Frames. Then, it sends each frame bit-by-bit on the hardware.

Detailed explanation-2: -Communication at the data-link layer is node-to-node. A data unit from one point in the Internet needs to pass through many networks (LANs and WANs) to reach another point. Theses LANs and WANs are connected by routers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Link layer has the responsibility of transferring datagram from one node to physically adjacent node over a link.

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