What is VLAN ?

Answer Posted / suresh palanivel

Vlan is logical grouping of n/w users & resources that is
connected administratively to a defined port on a switch.

benefits of Vlan:
1)Provides n/w security
2)Provides Broadcast control.
3)Effiocient usage of bandwidth
4)Phsically you can move the host to any location,it will
remain in same vlan.

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