VLAN Last modified: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Short for virtual LAN, a network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same wire even though they may actually be physically located on different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. One of the biggest advantages of VLANs is that when a computer is physically moved to another location, it can stay on the same VLAN without any hardware reconfiguration.
Cisco's VLAN Roadmap Contains product information and technical papers on Cisco's switched internetworking products. PracticallyNetworked.com PracticallyNetworked.com provides easy-to-understand help for small-network builders. The site contains how-to information for setting up and debugging home-office and small-business networks. Users can also find extensive troubleshooting information, tips on getting applications to work through firewalls, product reviews on network hardware and software, and more. PracticallyNetworked.com Discussion Forums If network connections, sharing computers, router problems or other networking issues are bogging you down, then the PracticallyNetworked.com discussion forum is the place to be. Here you'll find help and support for all your network-related problems. ServerWatch - Guide to Internet Servers and Platforms Includes ratings, industry news, extensive reviews, and downloadable server software. The Virtual LAN Technology Report A white paper from 1996 describing VLANs, how they work with ATM and DHCP and the future of VLANs. (pdf) Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software.

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