I'm trying to understand networking concepts and came across the term 'L3 port'. Could someone explain what a L3 port is and how it fits into the networking architecture?
7 answers
KatanaBlade
Mon Oct 28 2024
Routing involves directing data packets from their source to their destination.
EthereumEmpire
Mon Oct 28 2024
When sending data to a locally connected device, which resides on the same IP network, a Layer 3 device is involved.
EmilyJohnson
Mon Oct 28 2024
A Layer 3 port operates utilizing logical addresses.
Bianca
Mon Oct 28 2024
The Layer 3 device encapsulates the data packets into Layer 2 frames.
CryptoNerd
Mon Oct 28 2024
It facilitates communication between devices situated on various IP networks.