A virtual local area network (VLAN) is precisely what the name implies ... VLANs are isolated from one another by design.

A benefit of this design is that replacing network equipment is very simple and straightforward ... In cases like these, the ability to create a VLAN to keep network traffic separate becomes cost ...

Also called a "VLAN," it is a logical subgroup within a local area network that is created via software rather than manually moving cables in the wiring closet. It combines user stations and ...