Networking Model

The OSI & TCP/IP Models

Visualizing how networks break down complex communication challenges into layered architectures that power the internet.

OSI Model (7 Layers)

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The OSI model's layered approach ensures network tasks can be isolated and managed independently.

TCP/IP Model (5 Layers)

Compare with OSI model's 7 layers

Simpler model designed specifically for internet communication, merging multiple OSI layers.

Example Implementation


# TCP Client in Python (Transport Layer Example)
import socket

def network_request():
    client = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM)
    client.connect(('1.1.1.1', 53))  # Example DNS request
    client.send(b'GET / HTTP/1.1')
    response = client.recv(4096)
    print('Bytes received:', len(response))
    return response.hex()

network_request()

Transport Layer Demo

Try It Yourself!

Select a network layer and see how data moves through the model

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