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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