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Hi All, what is the basic difference between layer 2 & layer 3 switch. how can configure layer 2 & layer3 managable switch

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ASKED: November 10, 2005  6:50 AM
UPDATED: November 10, 2005  10:59 AM
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Hi, 1) a layer 2 switch routes traffic based on the MAC address. 2) a layer 3 switch routes traffic based on the IP address. TechTarget has a great web site for definitions of terms like this, and I encourage you to use it often. The link is: http://whatis.techtarget.com/ At this site, search on the word "switch" and you'll get a much more detailed description. Have a great day, --Bob Young
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