What type of addressing does the Data Link layer use?

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What type of addressing does the Data Link layer use?
  1. IP Addressing
  2. MAC Addressing
  3. Port Addressing
  4. Logical Addressing

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of addressing does the Data Link layer use?
  • Step 1: Understand that the Data Link layer is part of the OSI model, which helps in networking.
  • Step 2: Know that the Data Link layer is responsible for communication between devices on the same local network.
  • Step 3: Learn that each device on a local network has a unique identifier called a MAC address.
  • Step 4: Realize that MAC addressing is used by the Data Link layer to identify and communicate with these devices.
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