The document discusses the OSI model, which is a conceptual framework for how data is communicated across a network. It describes the seven layers of the OSI model from physical to application layer. The physical layer defines how data is transmitted over a physical medium. The higher layers include the data link layer, which controls data flow, the network layer, which determines the logical path for data transfer, and the application layer, which enables users to access the network. The OSI model standardizes network communication and decreases communication gaps between different devices.