2. Operating elements

2.1 Operating mode

A connection (N) is an association established to enable communication between at least two entities $(N + 1)$ identified by their address (N). A connection (N) is a service offered by layer (N), enabling the exchange of information between entities $(N + 1)$ .

A connection (N) has at least two connection ends (N). These associate three elements as shown in figure

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