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Glossary Term Data link layer

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What is Data link layer?

The second layer of the OSI model for data transfer.

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Data link layer Definition: The second layer of the OSI model for data transfer.

Understanding Data link layer

The data link layer is the second layer of the OSI model responsible for node to node data transfer framing and error detection. Related terms see Address Resolution Protocol ARP.

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