Internet Protocol Switching (IP Switching)

IP Switching is also known as multi layer switching because it performs Layer 3 based routing as well as Layer 2 switching.

IP Switching is a methodology for routing data packets over the network that does the following:

1. Routes data packets as typical routers do and employs switching mechanisms for the rapid transfer of data.
2. Examines the data packet/frame using the IP Switching mechanism and than forwards it using Layer 2 switching techniques.
3. Uses Ipsilon Flow Management Protocol (IFMP) for flow management.
4. Employs the rapid data scanning and retrieving abilities of an ATM switch.

All of these result in efficient and faster routing technique.