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Old 03-22-2008, 11:01 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: A switch, and a router....Aren't they the same?

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Originally Posted by ReikokuKo View Post
Switches operate at the 2nd layer of the OSI model (Data Link layer).
Some switches can also operate at the 3rd layer, like the 3500 and the 3550. In fact, to my understanding, most new switches will have the ability to route between networks as well as normal switch functionality.
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