TCP
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.
Network Layer ( 3 )
network layer
Frames are encapsulating packets. The data link layer makes framing and provide this service to the layer above layer "the network layer".
Frames are encapsulating packets. The data link layer makes framing and provide this service to the layer above layer "the network layer".
Packets
No. Frames are used on the data-link (layer 2) layer. Packets are used at the Network (layer 3) layer.
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Frames are encapsulating packets. The data link layer makes framing and provide this service to the layer above layer "the network layer".
Network
The PDU at the Network layer is referred to as a packet. A PDU at the Data Link Layer is referred to as a frame.