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Encapsulation Flow Diagram
📘 Overview
This diagram visually represents the encapsulation process — how data is wrapped layer by layer in the OSI and TCP/IP models.
🖼️ Diagram
📦 Summary of Layered Encapsulation
| Layer | PDU | What's Added |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Data | Original user content |
| Transport | Segment | TCP/UDP header |
| Network | Packet | IP header |
| Data Link | Frame | MAC header, FCS |
| Physical | Bits | Transmitted over medium |
🔁 Related Pages
- Encapsulation Explained
- PDU at Each Layer
- OSI Model Overview
- TCP/IP Model Overview
- Ethernet Frame Structure
- IP Packet Structure
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