Depending on the IOS on the switch it will have either layer 3 functionality (EMI) or just layer 2 functionality (SMI).
A Cisco 3550 switch is used for routing electronic devices, that is for networking. These switches are available for purchase at the Cisco company's website as well as Metroline Direct, Berk, and Cables and Kits.
yes it can easily be connected to any wireless router.
It is the operating system that runs on the Cisco switch or router that manages all the functions of the device.
CDP-(Cisco Discovery Protocol)
whenever you log into your cisco router....
Acts as a router, switch and telephony device for small to medium sized offices.
When a Cisco router is booted up for the first time, or is reloaded, the router will look into its Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) for the startup configuration file. Setup Mode is usedto configure a Cisco router or switch after start up to create a startup configuration file.
Some recommended books about Cisco routers are: Cisco Router Configuration, Cisco Routers For The Desperate, Cisco Routers for IP Router, Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching.
The Cisco 2900 router has a number of impressive features. It offers speeds at up to 75 Mbps, 50 LAN switch ports, 4 enhanced high speed WAN interface card slots.
A broadband router combines the features of a traditional network switch, a firewall, and a DHCP server. A good brand is Cisco, Belkin, Netgear or Linksys.
Inside the router's chassis.
HDLC