Data Link Layer Question:
Tell me why data link layer is divided into two layers?
Answer:
Data link layer iz divided mac layer and LLC layer.
This LLC LAYER is form for NOVELL AND IPX protocol.
For ip protocol we ve SRC ADDRESS and DEST ADDR(for
communication),but wen we uses IPX/NOVELL protocol the
frame include 1 more byte named "don know"(through which
communication happens @ 2nd layer)....(inshort to
communicate wid IP and IPX/NOVELL we form LLC layer.)
This LLC LAYER is form for NOVELL AND IPX protocol.
For ip protocol we ve SRC ADDRESS and DEST ADDR(for
communication),but wen we uses IPX/NOVELL protocol the
frame include 1 more byte named "don know"(through which
communication happens @ 2nd layer)....(inshort to
communicate wid IP and IPX/NOVELL we form LLC layer.)
| Previous Question | Next Question |
| Explain VPN? | Explain what are the responsibilities of Data Link Layer? |