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Glossary Term Physical Layer

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What is Physical Layer?

The physical layer is the lowest OSI model layer, responsible for transmitting raw bits over physical media such as cables or wireless.

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Physical Layer Definition: The physical layer is the lowest OSI model layer, responsible for transmitting raw bits over physical media such as cables or wireless.

Understanding Physical Layer

The physical layer is the lowest layer of the OSI model responsible for transmitting raw bits over physical media such as cables or wireless signals. Related terms see Bit.

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