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Network layer

In the seven-layer OSI model of computer networking, the network layer is layer 3. The network layer is responsible for packet forwarding including routing through intermediate routers.

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Functions

Relation to TCP/IP model

Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packets

Protocols

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Network layer

Nodes39
Edges38
Triples41
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.051282
Components1

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Network layer

Top relations

related to Protocols · 19
Network layer → Ad, AODV, Connectionless-mode Network ServiceDDP, Datagram Delivery ProtocolEGP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing, Exterior Gateway ProtocolEIGRP, Internet Control Message ProtocolIGMP, Internet Group Management ProtocolIPsec, Internet Protocol SecurityIPv4/IPv6, Internet ProtocolIPX, Internetwork Packet ExchangeLLARP, Low Latency Anonymous Routing, On-Demand Distance Vector RoutingCLNS, Open Shortest Path FirstPIM, Protocol Independent MulticastRIP, ProtocolICMP, ProtocolOSPF, Routing Information Protocol, The
related to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packets · 9
Network layer → Conversely, For, IPv4, IPv6, It, MTU, Path MTU, The, Transport
related to Relation to TCP/IP model · 8
Network layer → However, In, Internet, It, OSI, TCP/IP Internet, The TCP/IP, The TCP/IP Internet
related to Functions · 5
Network layer → Functions, Open Systems Interconnection, OSI, The, Within

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layer network internet model tcp ip packets osi protocols path packet mtu routers routing open architecture needed computer responsible forwarding

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsThe0.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsIPv40.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsMTU0.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsIt0.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsConversely0.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsIPv60.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsFor0.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsPath MTU0.60section
Network layerrelated to Fragmentation of Internet Protocol packetsTransport0.60section
Network layerrelated to FunctionsThe0.60section
Network layerrelated to FunctionsWithin0.60section
Network layerrelated to FunctionsOSI0.60section

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