Figure 3-4 Example of a VLAN
The use of VLAN provides increased LAN security and flexible network
deployment over traditional network devices.
AIX 5L Version 5.3 virtual LAN support
Some of the various technologies for implementing VLANs include:
Port-based VLAN
Layer 2 VLAN
Policy-based VLAN
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
VLAN support in AIX 5L Version 5.3 is based on the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
implementation. The IEEE 802.1Q VLAN is achieved by adding a VLAN ID tag to
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