The network layer provides the functional and procedural means of transferring variable length data sequences from a source to a destination via one or more networks, while maintaining the quality of service requested by the Transport layer. The Network layer performs network routing functions, and might also perform fragmentation and reassembly, and report delivery errors. Routers operate at this layer-sending data throughout the extended network and making the internet possible.
The network layer provides the functional and procedural means of transferring variable length data sequences from a source to a destination via one or more networks, while maintaining the quality of service requested by the Transport layer. The Network layer performs network routing functions, and might also perform fragmentation and reassembly, and report delivery errors. Routers operate at this layer-sending data throughout the extended network and making the internet possible.
IP is a layer 3 (network layer) protocol used for routing
Physical, Data link and Network layers make the Network Support layers.
The network layer is the layer that is responsible for routing packets on the network. This is the layer in which Internet protocol operates. In the seven layer OSI model, the network layer is the third layer from the bottom.
The "Internet" layer in the TCP/IP model more or less corresponds to the "Network" layer (layer 3) of the OSI model. Both have the task of connecting different networks, independently on the type of layer-2 network; and of providing addresses to every machine on the Internet.
Network layer
Transport layer and Network layer.
The Network Layer in the TCP/IP model is responsible for routing data packets between different networks. It determines the best path for data to travel from the source to the destination through various interconnected networks. The Internet Protocol (IP) is the main protocol used at this layer to address and forward packets.
The INTERNET LAYER of OSI model exists for "routing" and providing a single network interface to the upper layers.
Networking layer of the OSI model
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transport layer processes occur between the applicaitoin layer and internet layer of the TCP/IP and between the session layer and network layer of the OSI model.
Router works in Network Layer of OSI model