How To Configure VLAN In order to configure a VLAN, you will need to access the switch’s management interface and navigate to the VLAN configuration section. From there, you can create new VLANs, assign ports to specific VLANs, and configure VLAN settings such as VLAN IDs and names. Make sure to save your changes once you have finished… Read More »
What is VLAN ID Ranges? A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) ID Range refers to the set of numerical identifiers that can be assigned to VLANs within a network. These identifiers are significant for network segmentation, management, and security. Considerations Definition and Purpose: VLAN is a method to create multiple distinct broadcast domains in a Layer 2 network.… Read More »
What is VTP Pruning? VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol) pruning is a feature in Cisco network switches that optimizes the use of bandwidth by reducing unnecessary traffic related to VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks). Simply put, it is a technique for controlling the distribution of VLAN details throughout a network.This technique helps to ensure that VLAN configurations are consistent… Read More »
What Is Native VLANs? A Native VLAN is a term used in networking, mainly in the context of VLAN tagging which is a part of the IEEE 802.1Q standard. In a VLAN setup, multiple virtual networks are configured on a single physical network infrastructure to segment traffic for efficiency and security purposes. The Native VLAN plays a special… Read More »
What Is Router on a Stick Inter-VLAN Routing? Router on a stick interVLAN routing is a computer networking method used for managing traffic between different VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) on a single physical router interface. This method is often employed in small or medium-sized networks where there is a need for inter-VLAN routing but not enough traffic… Read More »
