Multilayer switch
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multilayer-switch-166-10701796
title:
Multilayer switch
text:
A multilayer switch (MLS) is a computer networking device that switches on OSI layer 2 like an ordinary network switch and provides extra functions on higher OSI layers. The MLS was invented by engineers at Digital Equipment Corporation. Switching technologies are crucial to network design, as they allow traffic to be sent only where it is needed in most cases, using fast, hardware-based methods. Switching uses different kinds of network switches. A standard switch is known as a layer-2 switch a
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Network switch providing functionality above the data link layer
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multilayer_switch
date created:
2003-05-27T19:58:06Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T21:52:17Z
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