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OSI 7-Layer Model

The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is a framework that describes the functions and interactions of computer systems in a network.

  • Local Networking: Ethernet (start / end point of data moving across internet)
  • Routing: Moving data across multiple networks
  • Segmenting, Ports, and Sessions
  • Applications
  1. Physical
  2. Data Link
  3. Network
  4. Transport
  5. Session
  6. Presentation
  7. Application ^ These 7 layers are the "Networking Stack". 1-3 are Media Layers, 4-7 are Host Layers