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Routing & Switching · Foundational

Inter-VLAN Routing

Routing packets between VLANs using a router or Layer 3 switch.

Definition

Options are a router with one interface per VLAN (legacy), router-on-a-stick with 802.1Q subinterfaces, or a multilayer switch with SVIs. SVIs on Layer 3 switches give the best performance because routing is done in hardware.

Example

interface Vlan10 / ip address 10.10.10.1 255.255.255.0

Exam tip

Know the three methods and that SVIs are preferred in modern campus designs.

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