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VLAN CONFIGURATION USING PACKET TRACER

Aim - To configure VLAN using packet tracer Theory - VLAN VLAN is a custom network which is created from one or more local area networks. It enables a group of devices available in multiple networks to be combined into one logical network. The result becomes a virtual LAN that is administered like a physical LAN. The full form of VLAN is defined as Virtual Local Area Network. Advantages -  It solves a broadcast problem.  VLAN reduces the size of broadcast domains.  VLAN allows you to add an additional layer of security.  It can make device management simple and easier.  You can make a logical grouping of devices by function rather than location.  It allows you to create groups of logically connected devices that act like they are on their own network.  You can logically segment networks based on departments, project teams, or functions.  VLAN helps you to geographically structure your network to support the growing companies.  Higher performance and reduced latency.  VLANs provide increased performance.  Users may work on sensitive information that must not be viewed by other users.  VLAN removes the physical boundary.  It lets you easily segment your network.  It helps you to enhance network security.  You can keep hosts separated by VLAN.  You do not require additional hardware and cabling, which helps you to saves costs.  It has operational advantages because of changing the IP subnet of the user is in software.  It reduces the number of devices for particular network topology.  VLAN makes managing physical devices less complex.

3. Now move on to configuring the switches. First we will start by setting up VLAN database in each of the switch components of the design layout. Click switch (according to the respective design) and select config menu and search for VLAN database in the menu. Now select the VLAN database and enter the VLAN no. and VLAN name to create the database. For this experiment we will create 2 databases with the no. and name as shown below -  VLAN no. - 10, VLAN name - VLAN  VLAN no. - 20, VLAN name - VLAN The above process should produce a result as demonstrated below in the image - Figure 3 - switch0 VLAN database creation
4. Proceed to do the same for all the other switches.

5. Now we will move on to configure the interface between the switches and the end devices as shown in the table below - Figure 4 -Switch config The example of the same has been shown in the images below - Figure 5 - example switch1 Fa0/

6. After the entire configuration, now it is time to check whether the VLAN connection is working properly or not. We will now conduct two packet transfers -  From PC0 to PC2 for VLAN  From PC3 to PC5 for VLAN The output of the packet transfers is as follows - Figure 8 - Successful transfer Since all the connections are in order the transfer result comes to be successful. Conclusion – Following the above steps we have now successful implemented VLAN configuration in packet tracer.