This document provides an overview of VLAN concepts, including:
- VLANs logically segment LANs into broadcast domains and allow network managers to group devices by function rather than physical location.
- VLAN membership can be assigned by port, MAC address, or IP subnet. VLANs are stored in a VLAN database on switches.
- Trunking allows traffic for multiple VLANs to travel over a single link between switches using 802.1Q tagging to identify the VLAN for each frame. Native VLANs are untagged on trunks for backward compatibility.
- VLANs are configured on switches by creating VLANs, assigning ports, and configuring trunking. Show commands display VLAN configuration and status.