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Anand
Anand

Reputation: 743

TCP/IP model: Interface Layer for mobile broadband

The Interface layer protocol (Link-layer of OSI model) IEEE802.3 describes Ethernet and IEEE 802.11 describes WiFi. However it seems that there is no standardised link layer protocol for communication via GPRS/3G/4G.

Hence, what link layer protocols are being used when establishing mobile data connectivity?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 356

Answers (1)

Mick
Mick

Reputation: 25481

The protocol stack is well defined within the 3GPP specs and there are quite a few examples if you search for '3GPP protocol stack'. Most look something like:

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This is from a pack on the ietf site which also explains some of the layers so may be of interest to you:

Upvotes: 2

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