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 ...

Nortel’s BayStack 5520 stackable switch offers better performance, increased link aggregation capacity, new Layer 3 forwarding and a 25% price drop compared with its predecessor. However, this line of ...

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 ...