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Course: CompTIA-Network+ (includes Official Labs)
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CompTIA-Network+ (includes Official Labs)

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Lesson 5.6 Virtual LANs

Most networks make use of virtual LANs (VLANs), both to improve network security and network performance, so they are an important concept for you to understand. In this topic, you will identify the benefits of network segmentation and the characteristics and functions of VLANs.

As you study this lesson, answer the following questions: 

  • What is the purpose of configuring VLANs?
  • How is information about VLANs communicated between switches and routers?
  • How do voice VLANs help VoIP work effectively? 
  • How does routing between VLANs work?