Known as a "layer 2 protocol," the data link protocol is responsible for ensuring that the bits and bytes received are identical to the bits and bytes sent. For example, in a local network ...

Internet protocol (IP) packets are handed over to a data link layer protocol, for the physical transmission to the next node in the network path. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Link 16 is a secure system protocol that allows different military users to share data over the same network. But like any good thing, everybody wants a piece of the action. As the popularity of Link ...