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A high-speed switch that
forwards packets between data-link segments. Most LAN switches forward traffic
based on MAC addresses. This variety of LAN switch is sometimes called a
frame switch. LAN switches are often categorized according to the method
they use to forward traffic, cut-through packet switching or store-and-forward
packet switching. Multilayer switches are an intelligent subset of LAN
switches. An example of a LAN switch is the Cisco Catalyst 5000. Compare with
multilayer switch. See also cut-through packet switching and
store and forward packet switching.
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