FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User's Manual
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Advanced
Configuration
CHAPTER 4
Advanced Configuration
4.1 In this Chapter
In this chapter you will learn how to configure the ES-2810’s Virtual LAN (VLAN) features.
You can create logical network groups (VLANs) by segmenting the switch; for example,
according to the subnetting scheme within your network. Each VLAN is an isolated group
and the switch only forwards traffic between members of the same group. Communication
between groups can be implemented using routers.
4.2 VLANs (Virtual LANs)
4.2.1 Purpose
You can use VLANs to:
• Create up to 128 separate user groups
• Limit broadcast and multicast traffic
• Increase security by limiting communication between groups
• Allocate network resources (such as servers) to groups
For a more comprehensive explanation of the VLAN concept, refer to the online help.
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