difference between layer3 switch and router

Answer Posted / sudeep patil

Layer 3 switch do routing with Aisc chips router do with
microprocessor and its associated software
Router can be used to join different networks.L3 switch
cann't join different network.
Router needed especially where connections to the wide area
are required.

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