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What is a parent interface?
We need to identify a parent interface before we start configuring VLANs, the parent interface refers to the physical interface where the VLANs will reside, e.g igb3 or ix0. Due to inconsistent behaviour with some NICs, you should not assign your parent interface to any interface in pfSense.
What are two characteristics of an SVI?
An SVI interface has the following characteristics:
- Each SVI interface can be assigned to a switch group.
- Each SVI interface can have one or several IP addresses configured.
- An SVI interface can act as a parent interface for VLAN virtual interfaces.
What is a characteristic of a switch virtual interface SVI )?
What is a characteristic of a switch virtual interface (SVI)? Although it is a virtual interface, it needs to have physical hardware on the device associated with it. An SVI is created in software and requires a configured IP address and a subnet mask in order to provide remote access to the switch.
How are ports used in a VLAN interface?
Unicast, broadcast, and multicast packets are forwarded and flooded out ports in the same VLAN. VLANs can also be used to enhance performance by reducing the need to send broadcasts and multicasts to unnecessary destinations. It also eases network configuration by logically connecting devices without physically relocating those devices.
How to configure VLAN interface settings on a Cisco switch?
1. Create the VLANs. To learn how to configure the VLAN settings on your switch through the web-based utility, click here. For CLI-based instructions, click here. 2. (Optional) Set the desired VLAN-related configuration for ports.
How are VLANs used to improve network performance?
VLANs can also be used to enhance performance by reducing the need to send broadcasts and multicasts to unnecessary destinations. It also eases network configuration by logically connecting devices without physically relocating those devices.
Which is VLAN address does finance department use?
VLAN20 – Virtual network for the Finance department. The network address is 192.168.20.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 or /24. VLAN30 – Virtual network for the Operations department.