Vlan Configuration; Vlan Overview; Configuring Vlans - 3Com Switch 7700 Configuration Manual

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VLAN Overview

Configuring VLANs

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This chapter covers the following topics:
VLAN Overview
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Configuring VLANs
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Configuring GARP/GVRP
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A virtual local area network (VLAN) creates logical groups of LAN devices into
segments to implement virtual workgroups.
Using VLAN technology, you can logically divide the physical LAN into different
broadcast domains. Every VLAN contains a group of workstations with the same
demands. However, the workstations of a VLAN do not have to belong to the
same physical LAN segment.
Within a VLAN, broadcast and unicast traffic is not forwarded to other VLANs.
Therefore, VLAN configurations are very helpful in controlling network traffic,
saving device investment, simplifying network management and improving
security.
VLANs are divided into four categories:
Port-based VLAN
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Protocol-based VLAN
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MAC-based VLAN
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Policy-based VLAN
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Port-based VLANs define VLAN members according to switch ports. This is the
simplest and most efficient way to create VLANs.
The Switch 7700 supports port-based and network layer-based VLANs. The
network layer-based VLANs are divided by protocols such as IP and IPX, so they are
called protocol-based VLANs. Because this method is based on protocols, it is not
related to routes and has nothing to do with routing at the network layer.
The following sections describe how to configure VLANs:
Common VLAN Configuration Tasks
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Configuring Port-Based VLANs
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Configuring Protocol-Based VLANs
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