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Question: What is frame relay, in which layer it comes?

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Frame relay is a packet switching technology. It will operate in the data link layer.

January 01, 2007 10:51:56	#3
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RE: What is frame relay, in which layer it comes?
Frame Relay A more efficient replacement of the X.25 protocol (an unrelated packet relay technology that guarantees data delivery). Frame Relay is an industry-standard, shared-access, best-effort, switched Data Link layer encapsulation that services multiple virtual circuits and protocols between connected mechanisms.