2006-09-04 22:58:33 · 3 answers · asked by Nic_67 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
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Routing Switch:
A switch that also performs routing operations. Usually a switch operates at layer 2 (the Data Link layer) of the OSI Reference Model while routers operate at layer 3 (the Network layer). Routing switches, however, perform many of the layer 3 functions usually reserved for routers. And because the routing is implemented in hardware rather than software, it is faster. The downside of routing switches is that they are not as powerful or as flexible as full-fledged routers.
Because they perform some layer 3 functions, routing switches are sometimes called layer-3 switches.
2006-09-04 23:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by mallimalar_2000 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nick routing switch =
A switch that also performs routing operations. Usually a switch operates at layer 2 (the Data Link layer) of the OSI Reference Model while routers operate at layer 3 (the Network layer). Routing switches, however, perform many of the layer 3 functions usually reserved for routers. And because the routing is implemented in hardware rather than software, it is faster. The downside of routing switches is that they are not as powerful or as flexible as full-fledged routers
2006-09-04 23:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by Joe_Young 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a Layer 3 switch. It has routing capabilities to route between VLAN's.
2006-09-05 07:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋