Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) Overview

Flashcards covering key concepts, benefits, protocols, and best practices regarding VLANs.

What does VLAN stand for?

Virtual Local Area Network.

What is a key benefit of implementing VLANs?

Improved network organization and management.

What protocol simplifies VLAN management by automating the negotiation process?

Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP).

What is VLAN tagging?

A process involving attaching a unique identifier to each packet for directing traffic to the correct VLAN.

What is the importance of VLAN trunks?

They facilitate the movement of traffic between different VLANs across a network.

What are some of the strategies to enhance VLAN security?

Access control lists (ACLs), port security, and network segmentation rules.

What challenge can arise from VLAN implementations?

VLAN hopping.

What is one best practice for configuring VLANs?

Use a consistent VLAN numbering scheme.

How do VLANs impact network performance?

They reduce broadcast domains and enhance traffic management.

What should be regularly done to ensure VLAN configurations remain secure?

Regularly monitor and audit VLAN configurations.