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**Layer 2/3 switching**

What is Layer 2/3 switching?

Layer 2/3 switching refers to network switches that can operate at both the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) and the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. Layer 2 switching, also known as MAC address switching, forwards data based on MAC addresses, providing efficient switching within a local network. Layer 3 switching, also known as IP routing, enables routing between different networks using IP addresses, combining the functions of a router and a switch into a single device. This provides faster routing compared to traditional routers. Layer 2/3 switches are commonly used in enterprise networks to optimize performance, improve security, and simplify network management by handling both local and inter-network traffic within a single device.

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