Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model – Theory and Application

Prior to beginning work on this assignment read chapter 7 in your text, review the Layers in the OSI Model of a Computer Network (Links to an external site.) online article, read the Kayri and Kayri (Links to an external site.) (2010) article, and review any relevant information in this week’s lecture. You will use these sources to support your work in the assignment.

The Open Systems Internconnection (OSI) model is a theoretical framework that separates the different aspects of networking into seven layers. Understanding these layers and evaluating how they are interconnected and the taxonomy used will provide greater knowledge and assist you to develop skills in the realm of networking.

For this assignment, you will apply telecommunication and network technical knowledge to address the following elements.

• Describe the seven layers of the OSI Model.
• Compare the relationship between the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol using both a graphical and descriptive representation.
• Apply standard principles of design to the conceptualization of the OSI model and explain how a network engineer can use the OSI model to help troubleshoot a networking problem.
• Explain in which layer of the OSI model the following networking devices and functions can be found. Using your required sources, support your choice of the OSI model layers with a brief explanation of each of the following.
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • Data encryption
  • Error detection
  • Remote file access
  • Email client

The assignment

• Must be three to four double-spaced pages (900-1200 words) in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least two professional sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

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