What Is L2 Protocols?
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The term L2 protocols refer to the data link layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. This is the layer responsible for regulating communication between two adjacent nodes such as a switch and a router, or between nodes in the same network. The most common protocols used at this layer are Ethernet, Token Ring, and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI). These protocols allow devices to identify themselves on the network, determine the sequence of packets transmitted across the network, receive acknowledgements of successful transmissions, and control the flow of data.