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OSI Reference Model

The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a classic seven-layer educational framework structured from bottom physical signals to top user applications: Physical (cables, radio waves, voltages), Data Link (device-to-device delivery via MAC addresses), Network (packet routing across networks via IP addresses), Transport (end-to-end delivery using TCP and UDP), Session (managing dialogues between applications), Presentation (data formatting and encryption), and Application (software interface for users, such as browsers or email).

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Updated 2026-09-09

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The Architecture of Connected Systems: Tracing End-to-End Data Flow @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ch.1 Network Fundamentals - The Architecture of Connected Systems: Tracing End-to-End Data Flow @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Layered Network Models and Encapsulation - The Architecture of Connected Systems: Tracing End-to-End Data Flow @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor