The document compares the OSI and TCP/IP models, detailing the functionality of their respective layers including physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application layers. Key differences are highlighted, such as OSI's seven-layer structure and its clear definition of services and protocols versus TCP/IP's four-layer model and its reliance on specific protocols. Additionally, it discusses specific tasks handled by each layer within both models, emphasizing their roles in communication and networking.
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