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Can a Layer 3 switch replace a router for WAN connections?

Learn how to use a Layer 3 switch in place of a router for WANs from a routing expert.

Sudhanshu Gupta

Can a Layer 3 switch have WAN connectivity and replace a router for WAN connections?

Certainly, yes. You can terminate WAN links on the switch if:

You have physical ports on the switch or
If the WAN link is on Ethernet like in the case of managed leased links.

This was last published in September 2008

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