D-Link DGS-1216T manual Vlan Virtual Local Area Network, Features

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

A VLAN is a group of end-stations that are not constrained by their physical location and can communicate as if a common broadcast domain, a LAN. The primary utility of using VLAN is to reduce latency and need for routers, using faster switching instead. Other VLAN utility includes:

Security, Security is increased with the reduction of opportunity in eavesdropping on a broadcast network because data will be switched to only those confidential users within the VLAN.

Cost Reduction, VLANs can be used to create multiple broadcast domains, thus eliminating the need of expensive routers.

Port-based (or port-group) VLAN is the common method of implementing a VLAN, and is the one supplied in the Switch.

Features

‹16×10/100/1000Mbps Auto-negotiation Gigabit Ethernet ports

‹All RJ45 ports support auto MDI/MDIX, so there is no need to use cross-over cables or an up-link port

‹Half duplex transfer mode for connection speed 10Mbps and 100Mbps

‹Full duplex transfer mode for connection speed of 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1000Mbsps

‹Wire speed reception and transmission

‹Store-and-Forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation and ensure data integrity

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