What is a Layer 2 Network Switch?

A layer 2 network switch operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model. Read more information about the OSI Model. Layer 2 network switches forward data based on MAC addresses. They are responsible for directing traffic within a local area network (LAN).

Layer 2 switches do not inspect IP addresses, and their main focus is on MAC-level communication.

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