| title | Multilayer Switches |
|---|---|
| date | 2021-02-09 08:05:00 UTC |
Switches typically work at Layer 2 but as shown in InterVLAN Routing switches can work at both Layer 2 and Layer 3.
- A Layer 3 switch forwards traffic based on IP addresses.
- Does what a traditional router does using software in hardware.
- To differentiate you can configure a port to be a switchport or a router port.