VLAN Operation and Network Applications 12-1
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VLAN Operation and Network Applications
This chapter provides the following information:
• Definition of VLANs (Section 12.1)
• Types of VLANs (Section 12.2)
• Benefits and Restrictions (Section 12.3) of VLANs
• VLAN Terms (Section 12.4)
• VLAN Operation (Section 12.5)
• Configuration Process (Section 12.6)
• VLAN Switch Operation (Section 12.7)
• VLAN Configuration (Section 12.8)
• Summary of VLAN Local Management (Section 12.9)
• Quick VLAN Walkthrough (Section 12.10) setting up a VLAN using Local Management
• Examples (Section 12.11) 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.
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