For example, each host in VLAN 2 must be configured into the 172.16.20.0/24
network. It is also important to remember that, if you plug a host into a
switch, you must verify the VLAN membership of that port. If the member-
ship is different than what is needed for that host, the host will not be able
to reach the needed network services, such as a workgroup server.
addresses, protocols, or even applications to create dynamic VLANs. It's up
to you! For example, suppose MAC addresses have been entered into a cen-
tralized VLAN management application. If a node is then attached to an
unassigned switch port, the VLAN management database can look up the
hardware address and assign and configure the switch port to the correct
VLAN. This is very cool--it makes management and configuration easier
because if a user moves, the switch will assign them to the correct VLAN
automatically. But you have to do a lot more work initially setting up the
database.
addressing of VLANs. A VMPS database maps MAC addresses to VLANs.
with them depending on the hardware address. And remember, frames are
handled differently according to the type of link they are traversing.
a broadcast domain, but it has no understanding of the physical network.
to an access-link device. Access-link devices cannot communicate with
devices outside their VLAN unless the packet is routed through a router.