VLANs

 VLANs 

A VLAN is a virtual local area network. It is a way to group computers together on their own networks. VLANS allow network administrators to control network access to certain computers. For example, an administrator VLAN could connect to a guest VLAN however, that connection may not be reversed for security reasons. 

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