Layer2/Layer3 Switch - Definition or Meaning

Layer2/Layer3 Switch

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Definition of “Layer2/Layer3 Switch” :

A Layer2/Layer3 switch is a type of network device that operates on both the data link layer (Layer 2) and the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. It can forward packets based on physical MAC addresses (Layer 2) and also based on IP addresses (Layer 3), offering advanced functionality like routing between different subnets.

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