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This appendix contains:
■A description of Virtual LAN (VLAN) concepts and their operational aspects in the CoreBuilder™ 6000 system
■Examples of VLAN configurations
About VLANs | The VLAN concept in LAN technology helps minimize broadcast and |
| multicast traffic. It also makes |
| easier for the network administrator. |
| In the CoreBuilder system, VLANs allow you to: |
| ■ Create independent broadcast domains to optimize network performance |
| and create firewalls |
| ■ Form flexible user groups independent of the users’ physical network |
| locations |
Types of VLANs You can use several types of VLANs to group users. These types include:
■Port group VLANs
■MAC address group VLANs
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