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Chapter 11 Configuring VLANs
Understanding VLANs
Figure 11-1 shows an example of VLANs segmented into logically defined networks.
Figure 11-1 VLANs as Logically Defined Networks
VLANs are often associated with IP subnetworks. For example, all the end stations in a particular IP
subnet belong to the same VLAN. Interface VLAN membership on the switch is assigned manually on
an interface-by-interface basis. When you assign switch interfaces to VLANs by using this method, it is
known as interface-based, or static, VLAN membership.
Traffic between VLANs must be routed or fallback bridged.
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