Uses a single cable or conductor to connect all nodes

Lowest layer of the model

Makes no decision about where a packet is sent

Standardization of computer equipment

Ensures character-code recognition

Involves running cables from each node to connect a single point

Describes how raw data is packaged for transfer

Switches that decisions based on MAC address.

Describes how hardware and software should work together to form a network communication system

Interfaces directly to application

Runs continuously from node to node

Primarily responsible for addressing and navigating networks

Routers that make a decision based on a protocol.

Comprises 46 different countries and other organizations

IEEE version splits the data link layer into two
sublayers ____________ __________ _________

Each node connects to every other node

Sequences packets and reassembles them into correct order

A ____ is an example of a layer 1 device

Serves as a guide for troubleshooting and designing systems

Name three topologies 

a mixture of topologies.

Establishes a connection between two different computers

Layer 3 can also route.......

Developed the OSI model

What is the middle layer of the OSI model