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networking (Or "host-host layer") The middle layer in the

OSI seven layer model. The transport layer determines how

to use the network layer to provide a virtual error-free,

point to point connection so that host A can send messages to

host B and they will arrive un-corrupted and in the correct

order. It establishes and dissolves connections between

hosts. It is used by the session layer.

An example transport layer protocol is Transmission ControlProtocol (TCP).

OSI documents: ITU Rec. X.214 (ISO 8072), ITU Rec. X.224

(ISO 8073).

(1997-12-07)

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