For this assignment, you will apply telecommunication and network technical knowledge to address the following elements.

• Describe the seven layers of the OSI Model.
• Compare the relationship between the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol using both a graphical and descriptive representation.
• Apply standard principles of design to the conceptualization of the OSI model and explain how a network engineer can use the OSI model to help troubleshoot a networking problem.
• Explain in which layer of the OSI model the following networking devices and functions can be found. Using your required sources, support your choice of the OSI model layers with a brief explanation of each of the following.
• Switches
• Routers
• Data encryption
• Error detection
• Remote file access
• Email client

The assignment

• Must be three to four double-spaced pages (900-1200 words) in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
• Title of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted
• Must use at least two professional sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.