Chapter 8

1: What is a VLAN?
A1: Answer: A virtual LAN, or VLAN, is a group of computers, network printers, network servers, and other network devices behaving as if they were connected to a single network segment. A VLAN might also be considered a broadcast domain.
2: What is the IEEE standard for virtual LANs?
A2: Answer: IEEE 802.1q.
3: What advantages are provided by VLANs?
A3: Answer: VLANs provide the following advantages:

- Help make Layer 2 networks scalable

- Isolate problems within a small part of the network

- Remove the physical network boundaries, enabling users and servers to be located anywhere.

- Enhance network security through logical segmentation of users and groups

- Increase performance by containing broadcast traffic

4: Name the three ...

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