The document discusses the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model for data communication between networked systems. It describes each layer of the OSI model including: the physical layer which deals with transmission and signaling of raw bit streams over a communication channel; the data link layer which transforms the physical layer into a reliable link; the network layer which is responsible for logical addressing and routing of packets across multiple networks; the transport layer which ensures complete and error-free delivery of message segments; the session layer which establishes and synchronizes interactions between systems; the presentation layer which formats data for transmission; and the application layer which provides user interfaces and services. Each layer uses the services of lower layers and provides services to higher layers.