Specifications

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the Level 1 switch. This generally applies if no VLAN or other special requirements are applied.
Example 1: All switch ports are in the same local area network. All ports can access
each other (See Figure 3.4).
If VLAN is enabled and configured, each node in the network that can communicate with each
other directly is contained in the same VLAN area.
In Example 2, the VLAN area is defined by the configured VLAN. The switch supports both port-
based VLAN and tag-based VLAN. They are different in practical deployment, especially in
physical locations. The following diagram shows how the VLAN works.
Example 2a: Port-based VLAN (See Figure 3.5).
1. As a member of a VLAN, you cannot be a member of a VLAN in another switch.
2. As a member of a VLAN, you cannot access a member of another VLAN.
Figure 3.4 - No VLAN Configuration Diagram
Figure 3.5 - Port-based VLAN Diagram