Difference between Layer 3 Switch & Router?



Difference between Layer 3 Switch & Router?..

Answer / Rishikesh Banarjee

A Layer 3 switch (L3 switch) operates at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model and can route packets based on their IP addresses, while a router also functions at Layer 3 but performs more advanced routing decisions, including determining optimal paths through multiple networks.

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