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VLAN
3.1 Virtual Local Area Network
Overview
VLAN is a group of end stations with a common set of requirements; Independent
of their physical location, floods traffic only to the ports belongs to that VLAN.
VLAN characteristic:
A broadcast domain.
Logical network. (Subnet).
An independent LAN network.
Benefits of VLAN:
Simple management.
Increase performance.
Flexible network segmentation.
Enhance network security.
Reduce costs.
VLAN topology:
Figure 1
Note: In the scenario it configured with 3 VLANs, divided into VLAN1 (server),
VLAN2 (laptop) & VLAN3 (wireless APs). Different VLAN group can’t communicate
with other VLAN, unless it goes through a router.
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