Information Processing Systems - Open Systems Interconnection - Internal Organization of the Network Layer (Adopted ISO 8648:1988)
and Field of Application This International Standard provides an architectural model of the OSI Network Layer as a framework for OSI Network Layer standardization, allowing incorporation of existing networks within the OSI architecture. This framework encourages the design of real subnetworks that fully support the OSI Network Service while accomodating the participation, in the OSI environment, of other subnetworks that do not fully support the OSI Network Service. This International Standard is intended for use both in the design and application of Network Layer protocols, operating between network-entities either in end systems providing the OSI Network Service, or in intermediate systems providing the routeing and relay functions. It shall be used to (
In addition, this International Standard does not specify the operational requirements for relay functions in intermediate systems, nor address how specific combinations of permitted functions might be practically and efficiently utilized
| SDO | CSA: Canadian Standards Association |
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| Publication Date | Jan. 1, 1988 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 42 |
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