General steps for using VLANs
VLANs enable grouping users by logical function instead of physical location. They make managing bandwidth usage within networks possible by:
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Allowing grouping of high-bandwidth users on low-traffic segments
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Organizing users from different LAN segments according to their need for common resources and individual protocols
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Improving traffic control at the edge of networks by separating traffic of different protocol types
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Enhancing network security by creating subnets to control in-band access to specific network resources
This chapter describes static VLANs configured for port-based or protocol-based operation.
Static VLANs are configured with a name, VLAN ID number (VID), and port members. For dynamic VLANs, 802.1Q compatibility enables you to assign each switch port to multiple VLANs.
Some recommended steps to take for using VLANs:
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