A ___________ switch is capable of processing Layer 3 (IP) packets in addition to Layer 2 (MAC) frames.
- Intelligent Switch
- Layer 2 Switch
- Layer 3 Switch
- Managed Switch
Layer 3 switches, also known as multilayer switches, combine the functionality of traditional Layer 2 switches with routing capabilities found in routers. They can make forwarding decisions based on IP addresses (Layer 3) in addition to MAC addresses (Layer 2), providing faster packet processing and improved network performance, especially in VLANs and subnets.
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