Hi,
Layer 2 switching helps you create vlans ( which are unique broadcast
domains).
Layer 3 switching allows you to communicate between those vlans. Devices
hanging off different vlans can communicate with each other, using a router,
or a router-like module, which sits in the same chassis. That is the essence
of a layer 3 switch ( atleast Cisco)
Yes, you can create vlans without the router. You need the router only for
communication between those vlans.
Hope that helps.
HVK.
>From: "NetEng" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: "NetEng" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Layer3 switching
>Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:59:28 -0500
>
>What are the benefits of layer3 switching (versus layer2)? Can I create
>VLAN's w/o using a router on a layer3 switch?
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