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Chapter
4
Understanding VLANs
This chapter explains the principles behind a Virtual Local Area
Network (VLAN). It is important to understand VLANs to properly
configure a WNS. Topics:
• Understanding Trunk and
Access Ports
A VLAN is a collection of nodes grouped according to their function
or application, rather than their physical location. They are grouped
• VLANs and Wireless Networks
• Native VLAN
in order to separate and prioritise data within a network, as shown in
Figure 16: VLANs . VLANs are created when multiple applications,
such as voice, telemetry, data and video, are required in a mining
network.
Figure 16: VLANs
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