Why networks are layered ?

Answer Posted / chia tata

- To create standards (Network equipment manufacturers
manufacture the equipments based on approved standards to
allow equipment from different manufacturers to communicate
properly)
- For learning purpose (Easy to understand traffic flow
across the network in a layered approach)
- To give room for specialization (Research groups
specializing in specific areas of interest)

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