The document details the DoD model, which encompasses four layers: the process/application layer, host-to-host layer, internet layer, and network access layer, each serving specific functions comparable to the OSI model. It also discusses Ethernet as a prominent physical layer technology for local area networks (LANs), explaining its operation, addressing system, and frame types, such as unicast and broadcast frames. Furthermore, the text outlines reliability mechanisms like CSMA/CD that help manage data transmission within Ethernet networks.
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