Which layer of the OSI model deals with the logical addressing of a packet?

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  • Network Layer (Layer 3), which handles logical addressing such as IP addresses and routing decisions.


  • Data Link Layer (Layer 2), which handles physical addressing such as MAC addresses and frame forwarding within a LAN.


  • Transport Layer (Layer 4), which manages end-to-end communication and segmentation but does not handle addressing.


  • Physical Layer (Layer 1), which deals with the transmission of raw bits over physical media and does not involve addressing.


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Introduction to TCP/IP Networking


Which layer of the OSI model deals with the logical addressing of a packet?

Select Answer

  • Network Layer (Layer 3), which handles logical addressing such as IP addresses and routing decisions.


  • Data Link Layer (Layer 2), which handles physical addressing such as MAC addresses and frame forwarding within a LAN.


  • Transport Layer (Layer 4), which manages end-to-end communication and segmentation but does not handle addressing.


  • Physical Layer (Layer 1), which deals with the transmission of raw bits over physical media and does not involve addressing.