Last updated: Feb 25, 2022

Data link layer

Data Link Layer is the second layer of the OSI Layered Model. This layer is one of the most complicated layers and has complex functionalities and liabilities. Data link layer hides the details of the underlying hardware and represents itself to the upper layer as the medium to communicate.

Data Link Layer

This blog introduces the Data Link Layer, the second layer of the OSI (Open System Interconnection) model, which is used to communicate over a network.

Author PRASHANT SINGH

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Error Detection and Correction

In this blog, we will learn about the types of errors in a computer network, their methods of detection and correction.

Author Rushali Patnaik

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Data link controls

This article will brief you on the topic of data link controls in Computer Networks.

Author Urwashi27

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Manchester Encoding MEDIUM

Manchester encoding is used in data storage and telecommunications. It got its name from its developers at the University of Manchester. Read on to learn more

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Token Bus and Token Ring MEDIUM

This article discusses the difference between token bus and token ring. Also see the advantages and disadvantages of token bus and token ring.

Author Kashish Saxena

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High Level Data Link Control (HDLC) Protocol MEDIUM

This article will discuss High Level Data Link Control (HDLC) Protocol in detail.

Author Akshit Mehra

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Sliding Window Protocol

This article will discuss the sliding window protocol used in the data link layer and the transmission control protocol for reliable data delivery between sender and receiver.

Author Aditya kumar

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Point to Point Protocol (PPP) MEDIUM

This article discusses Point to Point Protocol, its components, services, advantages and other aspects.

Author Vidhi Singh

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Ethernet in Computer Networks

In this article, we will discuss Ethernet and different types of Ethernet to link computers on network through a physical connection.

Author Vibhor_376

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Go-Back-N ARQ Protocol MEDIUM

Go-Back-N Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ) is a network communication protocol used in data link layers, typically within point-to-point or wireless networks.

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Virtual LAN (VLAN) EASY

In this blog, we will dive deep into the concept of a Virtual Local Area Network(VLAN), learning about its types, advantages, and disadvantages.

Author Aman Srivastava

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Multiple access protocols

Multiple access protocols are a set of protocols operating in the Medium Access Control sublayer of the OSI model. These protocols allow a number of nodes or users to access a shared network channel.

Channelization Protocols EASY

In this article, we will learn about the need for channelization protocols and their types including their advantages and disadvantages in detail.

Author Oblivion_007

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Controlled Access Protocol MEDIUM

Controlled access protocols primarily grant permission to send only one node at a time. Its Three common methods are reservation, token passing, and polling.

Author AbhayTrivedi

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Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) Protocol EASY

Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) protocol allows email users to exchange various types of content, such as pictures, audio, video, and various types of documents.

Author Kashish Saxena

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Random access protocol Random Access Protocols assign uniform priority to all connected nodes. It is a Multiple access protocol that is divided into four categories which are ALOHA, CSMA, CSMA/CD, and CSMA/CA.