Layer 3 network addresses are logical addresses and can be easily changed by software.
Data Link Layer
Network layer
Network layer
Network Layer
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Layer 3 deals with logical addresses and operates with IP addresses.
Physical Layer of OSI model
RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) maps layer 2 addresses to layer 3 addresses. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) maps layer 3 addresses to layer 2 addresses.
The physical connection is layer 1 of the OSI model, and is the medium through which the data is transfered. i.e., cables The logical connection is layer 3 of the OSI model, and is the network portion. Using the Internetwork Protocol (IP), each host is assigned a 32 bit IP address. e.g. 192.168.1.1
The OSI layer that handles IP addresses is the Network layer, which is the third layer of the OSI model. This layer is responsible for routing packets across different networks and managing logical addressing, such as IP addresses, to ensure that data can be sent and received between devices on different networks. Additionally, it facilitates the selection of optimal paths for data transmission.
- They are 48 binary bits in length. - They are generally represented in hexadecimal format - They are considered physical addresses