What are the key distinctions between layer 2 and layer 3 switches? Which switch would you choose if you had to purchase one, and why? Which of these switches relies only on the MAC address to perform specific tasks?

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What are the key distinctions between layer 2 and layer 3 switches? Which switch would you choose if you had to purchase one, and why? Which of these switches relies only on the MAC address to perform specific tasks?

 

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