Network Guru

  Networking can sound complex at first, but some concepts make life much easier once you understand them. VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is one such concept. In this article, we’ll break down VLANs in a simple and easy-to-understand way-perfect for beginners. What is a VLAN? A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a logical group of devices within a network , even if those devices are not physically connected to the same switch. In simple terms: VLAN allows you to divide one physical network into multiple virtual networks. Normally, all devices connected to a switch belong to the same network and can communicate with each other. With VLANs, you can separate these devices into different groups, and each group behaves like it is on its own network. Example: Imagine an office with one network switch: HR department Finance department IT department Using VLANs, all these departments can use the same switch , but their traffic stays separate and secure . Why Do We ...