Protokollebenen
Protokollebenen, often translated as protocol layers, refer to the conceptual organization of communication protocols within a network. This model divides the complex process of network communication into distinct, manageable layers, each responsible for a specific set of functions. This layered approach simplifies design, implementation, and troubleshooting by allowing each layer to operate independently while interacting with the layers directly above and below it.
The most widely adopted models for protocol layering are the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and the
Each layer in these models defines a set of protocols, which are rules and conventions governing communication.