What is a VLAN? Complete Guide — Types, Benefits, and Configuration
What is VLAN? A VLAN is a virtual LAN. VLANs keep different network traffic isolated from each other even if…
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Switching Ethernet Frame Format — Fields, Size and How It Works
An Ethernet frame carries the destination and source MAC, an EtherType or length field, the payload, and a CRC. Field-by-field…
Switching VLAN vs Subnet: A Detail Guide
Understanding the differences between VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) and subnets is crucial for anyone working in network administration or…
Switching VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol) — Modes, Versions and Configuration
VTP explained — the three modes, what the configuration revision number does, why a returning switch can wipe your VLAN…
Switching VLAN vs VRF — What Each Separates and When to Use Both
A VLAN separates Layer 2 broadcast domains; a VRF separates Layer 3 routing tables. They solve different problems and are…