Osi Model Flowchart

Running head: ASSIGNMENT – OSI MODELS 1
OSI Model Flowchart
Samantha Hernandez
University of Advancing Technology

OSI Flowchart
Web Browser
IN
SAFARI HTTPS 443 TCP IP V4 802.3 FDDI
OUT
LAYER 7 LAYER 6 LAYER 5 LAYER 4 LAYER 3 LAYER 2 LAYER 1
APPLICATION PRESENTATION SESSION TRANSPORT NETWORK DATA LINK PHYSICAL
Process Data Transport Data

Description of OSI Layers
Layer 1 – The first layer referred to as the physical layer, is what allows data to move from a
system to another like a computer. For this layer, I have selected the Fiber Distributed Data
Interface (FDDI) which transmits data from a local area network through a copper optical fiber
cable. Although FDDI mostly uses copper cabling its sometimes referred as Copper Distributed
Data Interference (CDDI). Due to its properties, the wire inside the cable is a twisted pair which
leads it to be called the Twisted-Pair Distributed Data Interference (TP-DDI). Ultimately, the
copper cable is what initiates the ability to transfer the data from one system to the other, from
the router to the computer through air.
Layer 2 – The second layer referred to as the data link layer, is what allows the physical layer to
connect to this layer. This layer consists of two components: Media Access Control (MAC) and
Logical Link Control (LLC). The LLC is typically where the protocol needed is located to access
the network flow. The MAC is where the frame is located at where NIC’s attach their own MAC
addresses to allow it to add and check to continue the flow of data. The number in my flowchart,
802.3 is in a sense the frame with the MAC address attached to it.
Layer 3 – The third layer referred to as the network layer, is what creates and addresses packets
which is where the frame is located in. This layer takes care of all the Internet Protocols needed
for a network to gain access. These IP addresses allow the routers to send the correct packet to
the ideal system depending on hardware being used. Different types of internet connections have
a unique IP address to allow the correct data transmission communication to be processed. IP V4
is a 32-bit number IP address type unique to each device that is communicating with the network.
Layer 4 – The fourth layer referred to as the transport layer, which is where all the data is broken
down from the upper levels into smaller pieces for a much easier data flow. In terms of
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communication within computer to network, it also adds sequencing numbers to TCP segments
to allow the receiving computer to view/read the data correctly in its format. This layer is very
crucial as the communication between computer and network rely on these TCP segments to gain
the data needed to function. Ultimately, this layer can make or break the connection within the
data transport process. In a sense, this layer is like your stomach were your food starts to get
broken down into smaller pieces in order to properly digest.
Level 5 – The fifth layer referred as the session layer, which is what controls all the sessions and
connection in a PC. Everything dealing with opening, closing accepting, and initiation certain
sessions is taken care of during this level. Protocols are how these sessions are able to function
properly throughout the process. The protocol type needed to allow these functions to operate is
typically labeled as a specific number, which in my case happens to be 443 for the web browser.
These functions are different connections within a PC to allow the data to connect.
Level 6 – The sixth layer referred as the presentation layer, which is where all the data from
lower levels is translated into cohesive units to allow the application level to properly make use
of them. The presentation level ultimately prepares and encrypts the data collected in order to put
it to use in the application level. As well as translate data from application to the lower levels for
a functional network. Everything done in this level prepares the application to properly function.
In my level I have HTTPS which allows all websites to translate certain data needed in order to
complete their functions within the world wide web.
Level 7 – The seventh layer referred as the application layer, the last step to a completed process
which showcases the targeted application in full action. The finished product will be the
completed process within the bottom 6 layers to achieve the desired functionality of the
application. In my case that would be a completely processed Safari web browser experience to
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enjoy and never take for granted after the entire process which only takes minutes or seconds to
do all that work.

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Running head: ASSIGNMENT – OSI MODELS 1

OSI Model Flowchart

University of Advancing Technology

APPLICATION PRESENTATION SESSION TRANSPORT NETWORK DATA LINK PHYSICAL

Process Data Transport Data

Description of OSI Layers

the router to the computer through air.

a unique IP address to allow the correct data transmission communication to be processed. IP V4

broken down into smaller pieces in order to properly digest.

complete their functions within the world wide web.

do all that work.

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