What is the difference between LAN base and IP base?

The main difference between Cisco LAN Base and IP Base is that Cisco LAN Base is reliant on layer 2 static routing and is better when used by small to medium-sized businesses. On the other hand, IP Base is an upgrade to the former as it has layer 2 static routing along with layer 3 dynamic routing.

What is LAN base license?

LAN Base is a powerful license for layer 2 access switches. Its broad range of access features covers all LAN Lite capabilities plus more robust features such as VTPv3 and FlexLinks. VTP version 3 offers better administrative control over VLAN topology information sharing to reduce unintended or disruptive changes.

What is LAN base feature set?

The LAN Base feature set offers enhanced intelligent services that include comprehensive Layer 2 features, with up-to 255 VLANs. The IP Base feature set provides baseline enterprise services in addition to all LAN Base features, with 1K VLANs.

Is static route layer 2?

Static Routing allows traffic to be routed between VLANs. Something normally handled by a router. Switches that add only Static Routing to their software features are considered to be somewhere between a Layer 2 and full Layer 3 switch. Sometimes called Layer 2+ or Layer 3 Lite.

What is base IP address?

IPv4 uses 32 binary bits to create a single unique address on the network. An IPv4 address is expressed by four numbers separated by dots. Each number is the decimal (base-10) representation for an eight-digit binary (base-2) number, also called an octet.

Do you need a license for Cisco switch?

Base license levels for a switch are indicated by the switch model number. They are always permanent licenses, without an expiration date. Add-on license levels provide Cisco innovations on the switch, as well as on the Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (Cisco DNA Center).

Is Cisco 2960x PoE?

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X offer a high-capacity 740W power supply that can power all 48 ports for PoE or 24 ports for PoE+. PoE enables easy and rapid deployment of IP endpoints such as IP phones, access points, and cameras.