What is the difference between layer 2 and layer 3 in the
OSI model?

Answer Posted / karthik

L2 is read only MAC address, whereas L3 read IP address.
L2 can not break broadcast domain, L3 can do..
L2 is data (frame), L3 is data (packet).
L2 giving frame level security, whereas L3 giving packet
level security .

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