Functions of Data Link Layer

1. Data Link Layer adds a header to the frame in order to define physical address of the sende...}
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Framing

1. A frame typically includes frame synchronization features consisting of a sequence of bits...}
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Error Detection and Corrections

Errors like bit altering, packet loss, data block missing, etc can occur. These errors occur due...}

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Flow Control

1. The problem that occurs in data flow is that the slower receive...}
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Examples of Data Link Protocol, HDLC, PPP

SDLC is a transmission protocol developed by IBM in the 1970s.

ADCCP is a modification ove...}

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The Medium Access Sub-Layer

Medium Access Layer is a sub layer of a data link layer which determines who gets to use channel...}

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The Channel Allocation Problem

1. The channel alloc...}
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Ethernet

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Networks: FDDI, ALOHA, VLAN, CSMA/CD, IEEE 802.3, 802.4, 802.5, and 802.11

1. FDDI uses a dual-ring connection architecture.
2. The primary ring is used for data t...}
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Multiple Access Protocol

1. Multiple access protocol is used to control/coordinate access to the link or link in a shar...}
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