Port numbers of source and destination hosts are added in the headers of data blocks under the OSI model's Transport layer, in order to allow designation of which data blocks communicated are meant to be received by relevant applications
Monday, 18 December 2023
by Acácio Pereira Oliveira
In the field of computer networking, specifically in the realm of Internet protocols and the OSI model, the inclusion of port numbers in the headers of data blocks at the Transport layer serves a crucial purpose. These port numbers play a significant role in facilitating communication between different applications running on source and destination hosts.
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CNF Computer Networking Fundamentals, Internet protocols, IP addressing in depth
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Cybersecurity, Data Blocks, Demultiplexing, Multiplexing, OSI Model, Port Numbers, Transport Layer