Presentation by :-
Rutwij Patil.

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What is VLAN ?
 vendor-specific solution and strategy, so defining it is an issue.
 VLAN's allow a network manager to logically segment a LAN into different broadcast domains.
 multiple physical LAN segments independent of physical location and can communicate as if they were on a common LAN
Why use VLAN's?
 Performance
 Formation of Virtual Workgroups
 Simplified Administration
 Reduced Cost
 Security
 VLAN Membership
 Membership by Port
 Membership by MAC Address
 Membership by IP Subnet Address
 Configuration
Manual
Automatic
Semi automatic
Communication between Switches
Method devised for purpose of communication between Switches are as follow :
 Table maintenance
 Frame toggling
 Time division multiplexing
Advantages
 Reduction in cost
 Saving of time
 No need to change the physical configuration
 Provides additional security