A network device that forwards traffic based on layer 3 information at very high speeds. Traditionally, routers, which inspect layer 3, were considerably slower than layer 2 switches. In order to ...

Ok, I'm at my wit's end. I have tried everything I can think of to get this layer-3 switch (old, I know, but the price was right...) to route four different subnets to my default gateway. My primary ...

I think by "regular switch" you mean a layer 2 switch. Layer 2 is the data link layer.<P>A layer 3 switch is a layer 2 switch that can also perform basic routing functionality (layer 3 is the Network ...

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The third layer of the OSI Model, the network layer, is where most network engineers focus their time and expertise. As Darragh commented in my post on the data link layer, Layer 2 is cool but Layer 3 ...

D-Link has just announced its latest lineup of high-performance switches. The new DXS-3130 Series is a family of Layer 3 stackable aggregation managed switches, and they’re designed for the kind of ...

Adding Layer 3 capabilities to wiring closet switches is getting to be very inexpensive. But that raises the question: Should you turn on those capabilities? My colleague Phil Hochmuth touched on this ...

Explains the three layers critical to network design: Access, Distribution, and Core Anyone involved in networking and/or telecommunications should be somewhat familiar with the use of layers. Many ...

The What: The Pakedge Layer 3 switch comes equipped with dynamic routing protocols for management of complex networks. The What Else: In addition to a full set of Layer 3 switches, the Pakedge switch ...