This is a work in progress article I'm using to build up my understanding of computer networking.


# Standards #

## [OSI model](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model) ##

The Open Systems Interconnection model is a basis for standards development in systems interconnection.

### Physical Layer ###

Converts digital bits into electrical, radio or optical signals

* NIC: Network Interface Controller 
* Ethernet hub
* Network switch
* Physical transmission media

Standards at this layer include Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB

### Data link layer ###

* Medium Access Control Address (MAC) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_address
* Logical link control (LLC)

### Others ###

* network
* transport
* session
* presentation
* application


## [IEEE 802](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802) ##

Family of standards for local area networks (LANs) and other types.

# Terms #



# Internet Protocol Suite #

* RFC 1122
* RFC 1123


## Link Layer ##

* Address Resolution Procotol (ARP) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol


##  Transport Layer ##

* TCP
* UDP
* QUIC

