Another thing to consider: In my configuration I have enabled VLAN encapsulated trunking on the fiber ports between switches. This is the best way I have found to deal with a multi-switch, multi-VLAN ...

This configuration sets up four VLANs (AA, BB, CC, DD) on a Cisco switch, assigns them specific IP addresses, and enables inter-VLAN routing. It includes the configuration of access ports and routing ...

As the need for global reach and 24-7 operations of web application increases, the need to host services in multiple cloud data centers increases. Data centers across multiple locations provide ...

Abstract: A smart substation VLAN configuration method based on improved search tree is proposed to address the problem of network uncertainty caused by the lack of unified standards for VLAN ...

In the IP based Ethernet networks, data and voice services are often transmitted simultaneously over the network. Voice traffic, in particular, requires a higher forwarding priority than data traffic.

Use these tips as a guide to keeping a lock on data when using virtual LANs. Securing a virtual LAN network begins with physical security. These best practices can help administrators and IT managers ...

What they do, why they're useful, and how to get started A virtual local area network is a logical subnetwork that groups a collection of devices from different physical LANs. Large business computer ...