What is the goal of Layer 3 switching?

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What is the goal of Layer 3 switching?

  • to process packets at Layer 2 switching speeds while utilizing the scalability of routing
  • to provide a better path to the Internet without using routing protocols
  • to implement the routing process by using routed protocols
  • to integrate all of the networking functions into one device

Explanation: Switches that perform Layer 3 switching process packets at Layer 2 hardware speeds while providing the scalability of routing.

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