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Encapsulation, layer by layer

Use this for “A browser sends a request over TCP and Ethernet. In what order is it wrapped?”

Put in order

Put the steps of sending a message in order.
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Assumptions

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The sender is one host using TCP over IP over Ethernet.
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Each layer adds its own header in front of what the layer above hands it; the receiver takes them off in reverse.
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