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What is the difference between network layer and network layer protocol?
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A network layer refers to one of the actual 7 layers.
The network layer protocol is actually the system it uses, possibly the order that the layers are done by?
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Difference TCP and UDP?
TCP is the protocol of network layer, It is connection oriented protocol. UDP is the protocol of network layer, It is connection less protocol.
What protocol does PPP use to identify the Network layer protocol?
Network Control Protocol is uses to identify the Network layer protocol used in the packet
Which network layer protocol is responsible for routing packets on the network?
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.
What layer of the OSI model does Internet Protocol belong to?
IP is a layer 3 (network layer) protocol used for routing
What network layer protocol layer does the traceroute utility use to obtain its information about paths between a source and destonation?
It uses ICMP protocol - Internet Control Message Protocol
Is network protocol needed between two hosts?
A network layer is not needed if both the hosts are in the same network. A data link layer can be used in such cases.
What is the most significant difference between the Layer 4 TCP and the Layer 4 UDP?
the main difference between UDP and TCP is that UDP is not a reliable protocol.
What network layer security protocol can secure any application layer protocol used for communication?
*IPSEC
What is the application layer protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers on a network?
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Is a simple Application layer protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers on a network?
NTP(Network Time Protocol)
Which protocol can be used by Router1 to determine the IP address of Router2 when they are directly connected and only layer 2 connectivity exist between them?
Answer = ARPMeaning of ARP - "Address Resolution Protocol", is used to map IP Network addresses to the hardware (Media Access Control sub layer) addresses used by the data link protocol. The ARP protocol operates between the network layer and the data link layer in the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model.
What Application layer protocol polls devices on the network helping to notify when network errors occur?
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
