What do the terms single-pole, 3-Way and 4-Way switch mean?
Single-pole: A standard ON/OFF switch that controls one fixture from one location. 3-Way: A 3-way switch controls one fixture from two locations. For example, a light controlled from either end of a stairway or hallway. In three-way applications, two 3-way switches are required.4-Way: A 4-way switch allows you to control one fixture from three locations. In four-way applications, one 4-way switch and two 3-way switches are required.