A network device that forwards traffic based on layer 3 information at very high speeds. Traditionally, routers, which inspect layer 3, were considerably slower than layer 2 switches. In order to ...

I think by "regular switch" you mean a layer 2 switch. Layer 2 is the data link layer.<P>A layer 3 switch is a layer 2 switch that can also perform basic routing functionality (layer 3 is the Network ...

Case Technology's Layer 3 Ethernet switch makes Lan routers redundant and performs 10 times faster than processor-based Layer 3 switches, Case MD Mark Lunt claimed last week. "By removing the routing ...

What went around has come around again. As Ethernet-based technology continues its advance into access networks, network operators and equipment vendors are facing many of the same decisions that once ...

eSpeaks' Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

As networks grow and become more complex, managed network switches may be worth the extra cost and time it takes to put them through their paces. Unmanaged or managed switches? That is the question.

When it comes to CCNP prep, what do you really need in your lab? I’m not talking about what would be nice to have, or handy, or useful once in a while. But what’s enough to practice everything, or at ...

I'm dealing with layer 3 switching for the first time, as part of moving into a new office. A larger organization has given us some space in their building and is giving us access to their corporate ...

The What: The Pakedge Layer 3 switch comes equipped with dynamic routing protocols for management of complex networks. The What Else: In addition to a full set of Layer 3 switches, the Pakedge switch ...