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Chapter 4: The Network Layer Data Plane

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Learning objectives​

  • Explain the main ideas and vocabulary in The Network Layer Data Plane.
  • Work through the source examples for The Network Layer Data Plane without depending on raw chunk order.
  • Use The Network Layer Data Plane as selective reference when learner modules point back to Computer Networking.

Prerequisites​

  • Earlier prerequisite concepts leading into Chapter 4: The Network Layer Data Plane.

Module targets​

  • module-05-network-protocols-sockets

AI companion modes​

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Source-of-truth note​

This unit is anchored to Computer Networking and the source chapter "Chapter 4: The Network Layer Data Plane". Use external resources only to clarify, extend, or modernize details without replacing the chapter's conceptual spine.

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Source provenance​

  • Primary source: Computer Networking
  • Source chapter 04: Chapter 4: The Network Layer Data Plane
  • Raw source file: 121-the-network-layer-data-plane.md
  • Raw source file: 122-4-1-2-network-service-model.md
  • Raw source file: 123-4-2-what-s-inside-a-router.md
  • Raw source file: 124-4-2-1-input-port-processing-and-destination-based-forwarding.md
  • Raw source file: 125-4-2-2-switching.md
  • Raw source file: 126-4-2-4-where-does-queuing-occur-part-1.md
  • Raw source file: 127-4-2-4-where-does-queuing-occur-part-2.md
  • Raw source file: 128-4-2-4-where-does-queuing-occur-part-3.md
  • Raw source file: 129-4-2-5-packet-scheduling-part-1.md
  • Raw source file: 130-4-2-5-packet-scheduling-part-2.md
  • Raw source file: 131-4-3-the-internet-protocol-ip-ipv4-addressing-ipv6-and-more.md
  • Raw source file: 132-4-3-2-ipv4-addressing-part-1.md
  • Raw source file: 133-4-3-2-ipv4-addressing-part-2.md
  • Raw source file: 134-4-3-2-ipv4-addressing-part-3.md
  • Raw source file: 135-4-3-2-ipv4-addressing-part-4.md
  • Raw source file: 136-4-3-3-network-address-translation-nat.md
  • Raw source file: 137-4-3-4-ipv6-part-1.md
  • Raw source file: 138-4-3-4-ipv6-part-2.md
  • Raw source file: 139-4-4-generalized-forwarding-and-sdn.md
  • Raw source file: 140-4-4-3-openflow-examples-of-match-plus-action-in-action.md
  • Raw source file: 141-4-5-middleboxes-part-1.md
  • Raw source file: 142-4-5-middleboxes-part-2.md

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