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The function of the __________ is to on transmission assemble data into a frame, on reception disassemble frame and perform address recognition and error detection, and govern access to the LAN transmission medium.

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Answer: Media access control layer (MAC layer)

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The media access control layer is also known as MAC layer. The main function of the media access control layer is that it is used in the transmission of the data into the frame and perform the error detection and the address recognition which basically govern the accessing to the local area network (LAN) transmission medium.

The media access control layer is basically responsible for transmission of the data packets from NIC (Network interface card) to the another channel.

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