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1. Title: Introduction to Network Layer Services
Introduction:
Welcome to the Introduction to Network Layer Services lesson! In this
lesson, we will explore the fundamental concepts of network layer
services. The network layer plays a crucial role in the communication
process, enabling data transmission across different networks.
Understanding network layer services is essential for anyone involved in
network design and management. Let's dive in and explore the various
aspects of network layer services.
Understanding the Network Layer:
The network layer is a critical component of the networking
infrastructure. It provides services that facilitate the delivery of data
packets from the source to the destination. In this section, we will
discuss the key functions of the network layer and its importance in the
overall communication process.
Comparing Network Services:
In this section, we will explore the different types of network services
available and compare their features and capabilities. By understanding
the strengths and weaknesses of each service, you will be able to make
informed decisions when choosing network services for specific design
goals. Let's get started!
Overview of the Network Layer:
The network layer is a crucial component of the TCP/IP stack.
It provides services to the layer above it, which is the transport layer.
The network layer is responsible for transporting data from the sender to
the receiver.
The network layer also handles in-network functionality such as routing,
addressing, fragmentation, and reassembly.
The need for reliability at the network layer depends on the specific
transport layer protocol being used.
The role of the network layer in the TCP/IP stack is transporting data
from the sender to the receiver.
The layer above the network layer in the TCP/IP stack is the transport
layer.
Types of Transport Layer Protocols:
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Provides reliable, ordered, and
error-checked delivery of data.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): Offers fast and lightweight communication
without guaranteed reliable delivery.
IP (Internet Protocol): Responsible for addressing and routing packets
across networks, working with TCP and UDP to deliver data.
Other Transport Layer Protocols include SCTP, DCCP, and RSVP, each
serving specific application requirements.
IP as a Best Effort Service:
IP is a best effort service in the network layer of the TCP/IP protocol
stack.
It is responsible for delivering packets from the source host to the
destination host.
IP does not provide services such as retransmission of lost packets,
reordering of IP datagrams, synchronization delay, jitter services, or
congestion control.
TCP takes care of the missing services in the end-to-end communication.
ATM Services:

2. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) is a virtual circuit-based switching
technology that offers a range of services.
ATM services include Constant Bit Rate (CBR), Variable Bit Rate (VBR),
and Available Bit Rate (ABR).
Choosing Network Services for Design Goals:
Network services are functions and capabilities provided by the network
layer to enable communication between devices.
Examples of Network Services include routing, addressing, fragmentation,
error detection and correction, and Quality of Service (QoS).
Considerations for choosing network services include scalability,
security, reliability, performance, and compatibility.
Lesson Completed:
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Services lesson.
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