VLAN Topology
VLANs can best be defined as a group of devices on either the same or different physical LAN segments, interacting with each if they are on the physical LAN segment.
Suppose, for instance, that you work in a two-floor office building and each floor has a LAN switch providing network connectivity to every computer on that floor. The first floor is supported by Switch 1, and the second floor is supported by Switch 2. On each floor of this building, there is also a marketing staff and an engineering staff. Because of office real estate, people are sitting wherever an open desk can be found.
It is safe to say that the marketing and engineering departments have different jobs and therefore different network requirements. However, the ...
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