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L2 switch and L3 switch in networking

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L2 switch and L3 switch in networking

Vipendra Verma

Vipendra Verma

14yAsked May 14, 2012, 10:44 PM1.7k

Hi friends

I want to know what is difference between L2 switch and L3 switch in networking.

Thank you.

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Vulpes14y ago
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Basically, a layer 2 switch uses Mac addresses in its caching table to pass information from port to port. A layer 3 switch does the same thing but uses IP addresses rather than Mac addresses.

Check this link for more detail:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_Layer_2_switch_and_Layer_3_switch