Understanding Network Layers: A Look at the ISO Model - Computerphile

Explore the intricacies of the ISO layered model in networking, highlighting the challenges faced by the design team as real-world implementations diverged from theoretical plans.

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"The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry" - as the ISO team were designing a beautiful, structured layered model, people were already building their own. Dr Richard G Clegg of Queen Mary University London explains the network layers model. Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley. Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com

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