What are the 2 functions of the Data Link Mac layer?
* Handles access to shared media
* Manages protocol access to the physical network medium
* Provides SAPs for higher level protocols
* Allows multiple devices to uniquely identify one another
on the data link layer
Answer Posted / suresh
MAC LAyer provides 2 functions
1) It provides access to SHARED MEDIA.
2) Allow Multiple devices to UNIQUELY identify each other
in the DATA LINK LAYER
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