Switch selection guide
Which switch do you need?
Use traffic flow—not marketing labels—to decide between Layer 2 access switching, Layer 3 routing, or a combined architecture.
L2 access
Endpoints, APs, cameras, VLAN membership and basic switching.
L3 core
Inter-VLAN routing, distribution, departments and fast internal paths.
01Firewall
02L3 core
03L2 access
04Users · APs · CCTV
Important: All calculations and recommendations are preliminary estimates for planning and educational purposes only. Actual requirements and costs vary with site conditions, equipment specifications, installation complexity, environmental factors and customer requirements. A professional site assessment and quotation are recommended before purchasing or deployment.