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What are the functions of the Transport layer?

I have a homework question which asks what the four functions of the Transport layer are. It doesn't mean what the functions of TCP or UDP are, but the layer itself.

Solution
    • Connection-oriented communication
    • Byte orientation
    • Reliability
    • Flow control
    • Congestion avoidance

    source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_layer