Layer 3 Switch - Definition or Meaning

Layer 3 Switch

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Definition of “Layer 3 Switch” :

A “Layer 3 Switch” is a specialized hardware device used in network routing, which operates at both the data link layer (Layer 2) and the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. It combines the functionality of a switch and a router, efficiently managing data traffic within a network and between different networks.

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