At 3:54 PM +0000 2/25/03, DeVoe, Charles (PKI) wrote: >I am under the impression that switching is a layer 2 function and that >routing is a layer 3 function. I have seen several discussions talking >about layer 3 switching. Could someone explain this to me?
The bottom line is that layer 3 switching _is_ routing. There is a great deal of marketing FUD that waves hands in the direction "switch fast router slow." Not a useful distinction until you talk about specific requirements and specific product implementations. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=63759&t=63728 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]