Vlan Operation And Network Applications; Defining Vlans - Enterasys 2H25x User Manual

VLAN Operation and Network Applications

NOTE: It is recommended to read this chapter to gain an understanding of VLANs
before configuring the switch.
This chapter provides the following information:
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Definition of VLANs
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Types of VLANs
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Benefits and Restrictions
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VLAN Terms (Section
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VLAN Operation
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Configuration Process
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VLAN Switch Operation
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VLAN Configuration
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Summary of VLAN Local Management
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Quick VLAN Walkthrough
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Examples (Section
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.
(Section 12.1)
(Section 12.2)
(Section 12.3) of VLANs
12.4)
(Section 12.5)
(Section 12.6)
(Section 12.7)
(Section 12.8)
(Section 12.10) setting up a VLAN using Local Management
12.11) showing how VLAN-aware switches can be configured based on a
(Section 12.9)
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