Computer Science GCSE
Addressing at different layers
What Addressing at different layers means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Addressing at different layers
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The transport layer adds port numbers, the internet layer adds source and destination IP addresses, and the link layer frames data with MAC addresses for the local network segment.
Topics that use Addressing at different layers
- Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Bandwidth
- Bus topology
- Central management and access
- Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
- HTTPS
- IMAP
- LAN
- Layered communication
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