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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fragment-free switching is also known as runtless switching and is a hybrid of cut-through and store-and-forward switching. Fragment-free switching was developed to solve the late-collision problem. A ...

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.

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 ...

Adding Layer 3 capabilities to wiring closet switches is getting to be very inexpensive. But that raises the question: Should you turn on those capabilities? My colleague Phil Hochmuth touched on this ...

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 ...

Need to create several VLANs and need a layer 3 switch. Trying to route and apply ACLs to traffic between the internal network, internet, and DMZ. Looking for a cheaper switch that can provide this ...