Why Would a Layer 2 Switch Need an IP address?

Why Would a Layer 2 Switch Need an IP address?

Why Would a Layer 2 Switch Need an IP address? To enable the switch to send broadcast frames to attached PCs To enable the switch to function as a default gateway To enable the switch to be managed remotely To enable the switch to receive frames from attached PCs The correct answer is: To enable the switch to be managed remotely Explanation:A switch does not require an IP address to transfer frames to associated devices because it is a Layer 2 device. A Layer 3 address is required when a switch is accessed remotely over the network. Instead of a…
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