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.
A router
If you are talking strictly about routing, then layer 3 (the Network layer). There are some routing protocols, usually known as link-state routing protocols that are aware of network congestion problems and can re-route as necessary. Network congestion is not restricted to routing alone, however. At layer 4 (Transport Layer) there is a facility known as flow control, which can pause a sending network if the receiving network is too busy to accommodate all the packets.
A network layer packet is commonly referred to as a "packet" or specifically an "IP packet" when discussing Internet Protocol (IP). At this layer, data is encapsulated into packets for routing across different networks. The network layer is responsible for addressing and forwarding these packets to their destination.
Is the layer that provides data routing paths for network communication. Data is transferred in the form of packets via logical network paths in an ordered format controlled by the network layer.
Internetwork travel occurs at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. This layer is responsible for routing data packets between different networks, ensuring they reach their destination across diverse network segments. It handles logical addressing, typically using IP addresses, and facilitates the establishment of paths for data transmission through routers.
MPLS is one of the mechanisms a network may use for transporting data. It is used for routing packets more efficiently than IP packets. Within the OSI model MPLS can be found working at the data link layer and the network layer.
The layer responsible for routing packets to their destination is the Network layer, which is the third layer in the OSI model. It manages the delivery of packets across multiple networks by determining the best path for data to travel from the source to the destination. Protocols such as Internet Protocol (IP) operate at this layer, facilitating logical addressing and routing decisions.
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.
Network Layer ( 3 )
routers work at layer 3 (network) which usually means TCP/IP. Routing decisions are made based on a packets DESTINATION IP address.
network layer