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Computer Networks -03 COMPUTER NETWORKSChapter 03 The Data Link Layer Shoubao Yang Tel: 3601540 syang@ 1/~syang September 2006 Chapter 3 The Data Link Layer Physical: Describes the transmission of raw bits in terms of mechanical and electrical issues. Data Link: Describes how a shared communication channel can be accessed, and how a data frame can be reliably transmitted. Network: Describes how routing is to be done. Mostly needed in subnets. Transport: The hardest one, generally offers connection-oriented as well as connectionless services, and varying degrees of reliability. This layer pro