Layer 3 Switch Main Network Access
A Layer 3 switch combines the high-speed forwarding capability of a Layer 2 switch with the routing intelligence of a router. It can forward frames based on MAC addresses inside the same local network, and it can also route packets based on IP addresses between different. In this lesson, we examine the network devices that operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model. SVI - Switched virtual interface - Example: Interface VLAN 10 In the example "interface VLAN 10" & "interface VLAN 20" are connected "virtually / conceptually" to the SW-1 IOS that supports routing. So, in effect, they are connected to the "internal router" and act as its actual "interfaces" would. The access layer plays a critical role in connecting end devices—such as computers, printers, IP phones, and wireless access points—to the rest of the enterprise.
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