Chapter 5:The Data Link Layer Our goals: understand principles behind data link layer services: o error detection,correction o sharing a broadcast channel:multiple access o link layer addressing o reliable data transfer,flow control:done! instantiation and implementation of various link layer technologies 5:DataLink Layer 5-2 5: DataLink Layer 5-2 Chapter 5: The Data Link Layer Our goals: understand principles behind data link layer services: error detection, correction sharing a broadcast channel: multiple access link layer addressing reliable data transfer, flow control: done! instantiation and implementation of various link layer technologies