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2. Data link layer Data Link Layer: How chunks of data (characters or frames) are sent across a single link from one machine to another. Reliable data delivery is possible, but not mandatory. Flow control: ensuring the receiver is not swamped by the sender. On shared media we must also do medium access, and must also build in identities for each station on the link. Data link example Such as Ethernet protocol 3. Network Layer Network Layer: How data is delivered across multiple links from one machine to another. Must have a way of determining the path to use to deliver the data. Netwo