VLANS

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Hello....

Can someone tell me what the difference is bewtween a VLAN and a subnet, Im having trouble getting my head round it.

John

 

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Why don't you try these two links for starters.

Subnet:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&oi=defmore&q=define:subnet

VLAN:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&oi=defmore&q=define:VLAN

In short, a subnet is a network defined by the number of bits allocated for network versus hosts addresses. A subnet can only communicate with another subnet through a router. All computers on the same subnet can communicate with each other without a router and are usually joined by a hub or switch.

A VLAN or Virtual LAN can contain computers from different subnets, allowing them to communicate as if they were on the same subnet. Usually, VLANs are configured using management software on a switch to associate the designated computers as being on the same logical network, even though they are on different physical networks.

I know that's probably clear as mud. Take a look at the links below to see if they make it clearer for you:

Learn to Subnet:

http://www.learntosubnet.com/

VLAN Tutorials:

http://www.techtutorials.info/vlan.html

Hope that helps some.

 

Nice answer trip, was useful, thanks!

 

Yes, thanks very much that has cleared it up.

 

Glad I could help.

 

Just cause you know I like to be a pain Trip

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Excellent answer Trip, just messing with ya