Network+ N10-009 OSI Model
The Physical layer, as the lowest layer of the OSI model, handles the transmission and reception of raw bits (0s and 1s) over a physical medium. It defines the electrical, mechanical, and procedural specifications—such as cabling, signal encoding, voltage levels, and transmission modes—for how those bits actually travel between devices.
Layer 1
Physical (Bits)
Key Terms
Layer 1
Physical (Bits)
Layer 3
Network (Packets)
Layer 4
Transport (Segments)
Layer 2
Data Link (Frames)
Layer 5
Session (Data)
Layer 7
Application (Data)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Layer 1 | Physical (Bits) |
Layer 3 | Network (Packets) |
Layer 4 | Transport (Segments) |
Layer 2 | Data Link (Frames) |
Layer 5 | Session (Data) |
Layer 7 | Application (Data) |
Layer 6 | Presentation (Data) |
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