John Albert

Houston

layer 2 vs layer 3 switch: A Layer 2 switch operates at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model, handling traffic based on MAC addresses and primarily used for connecting devices within the same network. A Layer 3 switch, functioning at the network layer (Layer 3), can perform routing functions based on IP addresses, allowing for inter-VLAN routing and better management of larger, segmented networks. Choosing between them depends on the complexity and requirements of your network infrastructure.