How to choose sutiable Layer3 routing license for a switch and what are each license's key features?

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Choosing the right L3 routing license for your Zyxel switch depends on your network's specific requirements. There are three main types of licenses:

1. Basic Routing License:
   Ideal for large networks that require more than static routing. This license includes support for RIP v1/v2, OSPF, and DVMRP, enhancing routing capabilities.
   Suitable model: XS3800 Series
2. Advanced Routing License:
   Suitable for networks needing advanced IPv6 routing protocols. It supports RIPng and OSPFv3.
   Suitable model: XGS4600 Series.
3. Access L3 License:
   Offers a broad range of features including Multilevel CLI, expanded network capacity with various VLAN and ACL features, and enhanced security measures.
   Suitable model: XMG1930 and XS1930 Series
   The more information you can refer below information:
   (New for firmware V4.80)
   • Multilevel CLI
• CLI (Cisco-like)
• Expanding Network Capacity
■ IEEE 802.1Q Static VLAN
■ IPv4 Address table
■ MAC table
■ IPv4/IPv6 Static route
■ ACL
• Networked AV Mode
• Protocol-Based VLAN
• IP subnet-based VLAN
• MAC-based VLAN
• VLAN isolation
• IEEE 802.1AD VLAN stacking (QinQ)
• VLAN mapping
• MRSTP (Zyxel Proprietary)
• BPDU transparency
• Flex link
• IEEE 802.3ah OAM (Link Discovery, Loopback)
• BPDU Guard
• Root Guard
• IP source guard (IPv4/IPv6)
• DHCPv6 Snooping
• IPv6 DHCP trust
• ARP Inspection
• ARP Freeze
• Anti-ARP Scan
• MAC Freeze
• DHCP Server Guard
• MVR support
• IGMP Snooping Immediate Leave
• MLD Snooping (MLD v1)
• sFlow
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Diffserv (DSCP)
• Auto PD recovery
• ZUID
• MAC-based authentication per VLAN
• Compound Authentication
• DHCP Client Option60
• Multiple TACACs+ server
• Login authentication by TACACS+
• TACACS+ Accounting
• Authorization on TACACS+