Comms InfoZoneComms InfoZone
  • Comms Express Online Store
  • Comms InfoZone
  • Comms Blog
Home / Routers, Switches, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) / VLAN Switching and Routing

VLAN Switching and Routing

Justin Ellis 4:55 pm

Through VLAN switching and routing, a physical network of devices can be segmented into multiple domains. VLAN is short for virtual local area network. It is also called a Virtual LAN. The computers, servers and other devices on a VLAN perform virtually as if on a single LAN, even if they’re in separate locations. The VLAN divides a local network into distinctive segments for:

  • Production;
  • Voice over IP;
  • Network management;
  • Storage Area Network (SAN);
  • Guest network;
  • Demilitarized zone (DMZ).

VLAN implementation can facilitate network management by supporting supports scalability, enhanced security, improved efficiency, and modification flexibility. Virtual Local Area Network switches allow separated computers and users to communicate in a simulated environment as if they are sharing one broadcast and multicast domain.

VLAN Trunking with VTP Connections

Switches can communicate with each other using VLAN trunking with VTP connections. The proprietary VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) allows individual switches to be efficiently managed as a group even though they are on different LAN segments. The protocol supports improved network performance and reduced administration.

Communication can be achieved through the VLAN trunking connection using a router. Managed switches deliver VLAN routing options for business which are often easily administered.

Virtual Local Area Networks Designed for Performance

The devices on one or more LANs can be configured for communications as if they were physically connected. Using Virtual Local Area Networks, administrators can control devices and expand capabilities to achieve improvements in traffic load management and performance. Network traffic can be segmented for efficient flows, with critical traffic receiving priority status. A switch with VLAN features can be configured to logically group devices together and isolate traffic between groups.

Remember, Comms Express is your reliable source for VLAN equipment!

RoutersSwitchesVLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

Related Articles

  • Unmanaged Switches
  • A Guide to D-Link Industrial Switches
  • A guide to D-Link Gigabit Smart Managed Surveillance PoE+ Switches
  • A guide to D-Link DGS-1100 Series Gigabit Smart Switches

Most Viewed Articles

  • Cat5e Max Speed | Cat5e Cable Speed
  • Half & Full Duplex
  • What are the different types of UPS?
  • T568A and T568B
  • Cat5e Cable Wiring

Article Tags

1GB fibre uplink 1U 1U Rackmount Devices 10/100 Base 10GB switches with fibre uplink 16 or 32 amp commando 16 port gigabit switch 19 inch 19-inch rack 100Base-T and 10Base-T apc ups Backup UPS Bandwidth Bandwidth Control battery backup units Battery Backup UPS compare online vs. line interactive UPS d-link d-link switches Gigabit IPv6 line-interactive UPS systems Line Interactive UPS link aggregation networking equipment management NWay Offline UPS OM1 On-line UPS unit Online UPS ONVIF ONVIF-compliant products ONVIF specification Open Network Video Interface operating system command line interface OS1 and OS2 patch cable Smart smart online UPS Standby UPS UPS UPS with surge protection utp voice over internet protocol voip

Comms Express Twitter Feed

  • TP-Link Omada SDN Range And Cloud Managed Solution - available at Comms Express and Double Data Points for a limite… https://t.co/QzYjYqT6m4
    Tuesday May 17 - 8:37am
  • Best Value Power Protection - For Home, Business Computers and Electronics. Double Data points on the APC Back-UPS… https://t.co/U4Fq9r6coe
    Monday May 16 - 2:38pm
  • Review: The Best 5G Routers at Comms Express - ➡️ https://t.co/WjVStqyRNt https://t.co/ChLWCIH58R
    Monday May 9 - 11:32am

Follow @commsexpress on Twitter

Contact Information

Comms Express Limited
Unit 7 Grafton Place
Dukes Park Ind Estate
Chelmsford, Essex
CM2 6TG

Tel: 0800 488 0000
Fax: 0800 488 0001

Site Resources

  • Online Store
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Comms Promotions
  • Comms Blog
  • FAQ’s
  • Sitemap

Browse Categories

  • Network Cables
  • Structured cabling
  • Data & Server Racks
  • Networking & Storage
  • Network Accessories
  • Audio Visual, Power Cables & Software
  • Data Centre Solutions

Trustpilot

Copyright © 2004 - Comms Express Limited. All rights reserved. E&OE.