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Switches operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model, making forwarding decisions based on MAC addresses, while circuits, often referring to virtual circuits in the context of computer networks, are communication paths established for data transmission, typically associated with connection-oriented protocols at the transport layer (Layer 4). Switches handle local network traffic and direct data within the same network, whereas circuits involve end-to-end communication paths across networks.
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