nr protocol stack

However, I'll provide a general overview of protocol stacks and then discuss what "NR" might refer to in a networking context.

In networking, a protocol stack refers to a set of protocols that work together to provide network communication. The most well-known example is the TCP/IP protocol stack, which consists of several layers, including the link layer, network layer, transport layer, and application layer.

A generic protocol stack usually involves the following layers:

  1. Physical Layer: Deals with the physical connection between devices and the transmission of raw binary data over a physical medium (e.g., cables, wireless signals).
  2. Data Link Layer: Responsible for the reliable transmission of frames between nodes on a network, often dealing with issues like error detection and correction.
  3. Network Layer: Manages the routing and forwarding of data between nodes across different networks. IP (Internet Protocol) is a common network layer protocol.
  4. Transport Layer: Ensures the reliable delivery of data between two devices. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) are examples.
  5. Session Layer: Establishes, maintains, and terminates connections between applications on different devices.
  6. Presentation Layer: Deals with data translation and encryption/decryption, ensuring that data is presented in a readable format.
  7. Application Layer: Provides network services directly to end-users or applications, such as HTTP for web browsing or SMTP for email.

Now, if "NR" refers to something specific in networking, it would be helpful to have more context. "NR" might be associated with 5G networks, as 5G New Radio (5G NR) is a standard for the air interface of 5G wireless communication. In the context of 5G NR, the protocol stack would include layers specific to this standard.