What Is a VLAN?

Virtual LANs that segment networks for security and performance.

Definition

A VLAN divides one physical network into multiple logical networks. Devices in different VLANs cannot talk unless routed.

Diagram


VLAN 10 → PCs
VLAN 20 → Servers
VLAN 30 → IoT

Why It Matters

VLANs reduce attack surface, improve performance, and isolate insecure devices like IoT from critical systems.

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