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Primary functions provided by Layer 2 data encapsulation include data link layer addressing, and the detection of errors via cyclic redundancy check calculations. An additional function is delimiting groups of bits into frames.

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What primary three functions does data link layer encapsulation provide?

* addressing * error detection * frame delimiting


What are two primary responsiblity of ethernet mac sublayer?

No, frame delimiting is a primary responsibility of the Logical Link Control sublayer of the Data Link Layer.. Data link layer exists of 2 sublayers; Media Acces control Sublayer (MAC) & Logical Link Control sublayer (LLC)


Which layer does de-encapsulation first occur?

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Which layer of the OSI Reference Model is encapsulation into a frame performed?

layer 2


What is the name of the process of building a frame around network layer information?

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What is the process of taking data from a higher layer of the OSI model and carrying it down into the next layer?

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What is achieved by the encapsulation process at the network layer?

By encapsulation process data is put in a nutshell with all basic protocol information at each and every OSI layer. During this phase of network layer each layer conveys and exchange information to its neighboring layer. This is done utilizing Protocol Data Units.


What can be identified by examining network layer encapsulation?

IP source and destination address


Whic statements for concerning network protocols?

dictate hot to accomplish layer functiions 2= require layer encapsulation


During encapsulation process what occurs at the data link layer?

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