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VLAN Operation and Network Applications
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VLAN Operation and Network Applications
This chapter provides the following information:
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Definition of VLANs (
)
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Types of VLANs (
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Benefits and Restrictions (
) of VLANs
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VLAN Terms (
)
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VLAN Operation (
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Configuration Process (
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VLAN Switch Operation (
)
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VLAN Configuration (
)
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Summary of VLAN Local Management (
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Quick VLAN Walkthrough (
) setting up a VLAN using Local Management
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Examples (
) showing how VLAN-aware switches can be configured based on a
given problem
12.1 DEFINING VLANs
A Virtual Local Area Network is a group of devices that function as a single Local Area Network
segment (broadcast domain). The devices that make up a particular VLAN may be widely
separated, both by geography and location in the network.
NOTE: It is recommended to read this chapter to gain an understanding of VLANs
before configuring the switch.