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.
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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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