This document provides an overview of VLANs (virtual local area networks) including:
- What VLANs are and their benefits such as simplifying network management, providing security, and flexibility.
- How VLANs work by logically grouping network users and resources connected to switch ports.
- Methods for identifying VLANs including frame tagging and trunk links.
- The purpose and benefits of the VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) for managing VLAN configurations across switches.
- Examples of configuring VLANs, assigning ports, setting up trunking, and enabling inter-VLAN communication.