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physical level

OSI level
Also known as: physical layer

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OSI reference model

  • laptop computer
    In computer science: Networking and communication

    …of the protocol lies the physical layer, containing rules for the transport of bits across a physical link. The data-link layer handles standard-sized “packets” of data and adds reliability in the form of error detection and flow control bits. The network and transport layers break messages into the standard-size packets…

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  • A simple closed telecommunications networkNetwork switches, or nodes, enable users (stations) to link to any number of network users through communications channels.
    In telecommunications network: Data transfer

    The physical layer is the transmission medium itself, along with various electric and mechanical specifications.

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