How to Configure a Switch to Support Multiple VLANs?
This article has covered how to configure a switch to support multiple VLANs, and understanding this distinction between managed and unmanaged switches is crucial for successful
Switch Port VLAN Assignment (Trunk & Access Ports)
Switch Port VLAN Assignment (Trunk & Access Ports) Configuring VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) on switch ports is essential for network segmentation and performance. This article explains how to
VLAN Port Types: Access vs Trunking vs Hybrid
Access ports connect end-user devices to a single VLAN, Trunk ports carry traffic from multiple VLANs, and Hybrid ports handle both tagged and untagged traffic—offering added flexibility.
VLAN Port Types Explained | Network Solutions by Omnitron Systems
Depending on their configuration, VLAN ports can operate as Access, Trunk, or Hybrid ports, each serving a unique purpose. Access ports connect end-user devices to a single VLAN, Trunk ports
8 Different Types of VLANs in TCP/IP Networks
Frames with different VLAN ID must pass through a Layer 3 device (e.g router) in order to communicate. Therefore, using a Router (or Layer 3 Switch) we can control the traffic between different VLANs (e,g
How to Configure VLANs: Trunks and Access Ports
VLANs are created on switches, not routers. Trunk and access ports are only configured on switches, not routers. The router''s only role with VLANs is to route between VLANs. This lesson
Inter-VLAN Routing: RoAS, SVIs & What Breaks First
Learn inter-VLAN routing with step-by-step Cisco configs for router-on-a-stick and Layer 3 SVIs. Includes HSRP redundancy, DHCP relay, ACLs, and troubleshooting commands.
Access Port vs Trunk Port: The Ultimate Guide to VLAN Modes
What is the difference between an access port and a trunk port? Learn how switches process 802.1Q tags, handle native VLANs, and configure Cisco CLI switchports.
VLAN Access Control Lists
To access control both bridged and routed traffic, you can use VLAN maps only or a combination of router ACLs and VLAN maps. You can define router ACLs on both input and output routed VLAN
VLAN Configuration on a Cisco Switch
Learn how to configure VLANs on a Cisco switch using the command-line interface (CLI). This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough, covering VLAN ranges, creation, and port
Optical Power Meters & Sources
High-precision power meters (Ge/InGaAs) and stabilized light sources for insertion loss and return loss testing.
OTDR & Fiber Characterization
Full-featured OTDR, fiber OTDR testers, and modular OTDR test modules for network deployment and troubleshooting.
OSA & Eye Diagram Analyzer
High-resolution OSA for DWDM and eye diagram testers for signal integrity validation.
BERT & Endface Inspection
BERT up to 800G, fiber endface inspection probes, and extinction ratio meters for comprehensive testing.