data link level; data link layer
Technical term in computer networking; refers to Layer 2 of the OSI model. Often used in contexts like protocol stacks, network architecture, or academic discussions.
At the data link level, communication is performed using MAC addresses.
This protocol operates at the data link level.
Explicitly separated form, sometimes used for clarity or in formal documentation.
Loanword from English 'data link level', composed of 'data', 'link', and 'level'. The term is directly adopted into Japanese technical vocabulary for computer networking.