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A tutorial on the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) networking reference model plus tips on how to memorize the seven layers.
What does OSI model actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.
The network access layer is equivalent to OSI layers 1 and 2. The Internet Protocol layer is comparable to layer 3 in the OSI model. The host-to-host layer is equivalent to OSI layer 4.