Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Vipersat User Manual

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Appendix A - Network Addressing

A-3

The OSI Reference Model

Together, these two sub-layer protocols are responsible for moving packets on

and off the network.
Layer 3 / Network Layer – Layer 3 is responsible for routing packets through

multiple networks. The Layer 3 protocol operates without regard to the underly-

ing protocols in use. For example, routers operate at Layer 3.

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