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This chapter describes network design and topology considerations for using Virtual Local Area
Networks (VLANs). VLANs are commonly used to split up groups of network users into man-
ageable broadcast domains, to create logical segmentation of workgroups, and to enforce security
policies among logical segments. The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
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This section briefly describes how management functions can only be accomplished from
stations on VLANs that include an IP interface to the switch.
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This section discusses how you can logically connect users and segments to a host that
supports many logical segments or subnets by using the flexibility of the multiple VLAN
system.
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Setup Utility" in the Web OS Command Reference). More comprehensive VLAN configuration
can be done from the Command Line Interface (see "VLAN Configuration" as well as "Port
Configuration" in the Web OS Command Reference).
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