Difference between LLC and MAC sublayers of a data link layer

Question : Difference between LLC and MAC sublayers of a data link layer

I would like to know the functional/ conceptual differences between LLC and MAC
sublayers.Why this distinction is necessary ?

Thanks,
Arut


Solution: Difference between LLC and MAC sublayers of a data link layer

Mainly is for dividing the data layer in two layers, one dependent of the physical medium and the other independent of it.
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