So I'm looking for a reasonably priced L3 device (switch or router) that is capable of doing Inter-VLAN routing with decent performance. Ideally we would need 4-6 VLAN's, with room for expansion ...

Given a Cisco Layer 3 (L3) switch and 5 unmanaged switches, learn how to create 10 VLANs from our routing and switching expert, Sudhanshu Gupta.

The 2800 will do VLAN routing using static routes.<BR><BR>You might also look at the 2900, 4100, 5300, and 3500 series switches, which are all various flavors and combinations of stackable or ...

VLANs Eliminate Routing Needs: Communication between VLANs requires a router or Layer 3 switch. Without proper routing and security protocols, inter-VLAN traffic can expose vulnerabilities.