Correct a layer 2 switch isolates each port in its own collision domain. You need a layer 3 device to isolate a broadcast domain. Think of a switch as a multiport bridge, which is what it is minus the marketing term - switch.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Kunze Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 8:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [smartBridges] Hubs vs Switches I think everything on a switch is still in the same broadcast domain, just not the same collision domain. Rk At 06:14 PM 10/31/2003, you wrote: Switches are good for reducing broadcast traffic on large networks by splitting the network up into smaller broadcast domains. The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org
