Layering
Protocols@each layer perform a set of functions
All alternatives for a row have the same interfaces
Choice of protocols at each layer is independent of those of at other layers.
May not be the most efficient implementation
Same Interfaces
TCP
IPX
Token Ring
IP
Ethernet
Twisted Pair
Fiber
FTP
Telnet
Web
Email
UDP
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