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 / swaroop

handles access to shred media
manages protocol access to the physical network medium

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