26-03-2011, 09:51 AM
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