Switches generally operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) and are used to manage communication within a local area network (LAN) by directing traffic among devices. They are not usually deployed as egress devices, which are typically routers. Switches facilitate internal LAN communication, while egress devices handle traffic leaving the network.
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