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Layer 3 switch
I am configuring a small office and the person I'm helping only wants to use Netgear switchs. Im looking for a switch to combine basic router needs and switch capabilities, layer 3 switch. Looking over at Netgear I dont know if the L2+ is what im looking for, my friend doesnt want to have a seperate router and switch. I was looking at the GS728TP and was wondering if this will do what is needed?
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Hello simonbr,
Welcome to the community!
If your friend is planning to use it on the internet you'll be needing a router for NAT. Layer 3 switches can have their own DHCP and routing so you'll have to look at the fully managed series switches. But still, you will need the router for NAT.
Thanks,
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