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VLAN Configuration in Packet Tracer

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VLAN Configuration in Packet Tracer

Muhammad Faisal Rashid

SAP ID 33418

May 29, 2024


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Computer Networks (Lab)
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Faizan Bashir
Research on VLAN

A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a logical grouping of devices within the same broadcast domain that is not limited to a physical
location. VLANs are used to segment network traffic, enhance security, and improve network performance and
manageability. Here are the primary purposes and advantages of VLANs

 Segmentation: VLANs separate network traffic into different logical networks. This reduces broadcast traffic and
improves overall network performance.
 Security: By isolating sensitive data and systems into their own VLANs, network administrators can enhance
security and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
 Efficiency: VLANs help reduce congestion by limiting broadcast traffic to specific network segments.
 Flexibility: VLANs allow devices to be moved within the network without reconfiguring physical connections.
 Scalability: VLANs simplify network design and management, making it easier to scale the network as the
organization grows.

VLAN Tagging
VLAN tagging is a method used to identify and separate traffic from different VLANs. It involves adding a tag to the
Ethernet frames that indicate the VLAN membership of the frame. The two main types of VLAN tagging are
 IEEE 802.1Q: This is the most widely used VLAN tagging protocol. It inserts a 4-byte tag into the Ethernet frame
header, which includes the VLAN ID.
 Inter-Switch Link (ISL): A Cisco-proprietary protocol that encapsulates the entire Ethernet frame with a new
header that includes the VLAN information. ISL is less common and is being phased out in favor of 802.1Q.

VLAN tagging allows network devices, like switches and routers, to direct traffic appropriately based on the VLAN tag,
ensuring that devices in the same VLAN can communicate with each other while isolating traffic from other VLANs

Separating Broadcast Domains


In a traditional network, all devices in the same network segment are part of the same broadcast domain, meaning
broadcast packets are sent to all devices. VLANs create multiple, smaller broadcast domains within the same physical
network. Each VLAN acts as a separate broadcast domain, ensuring that broadcast traffic from one VLAN does not reach
devices in another VLAN. This segmentation reduces unnecessary traffic and enhances network efficiency.

Topology Design in Packet Tracer

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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Open Packet Tracer Launch Cisco Packet Tracer on your computer.
2. Add Devices
 Drag and drop two switches and one router into the workspace.
 Add end devices (PCs) and connect them to the switches using Ethernet cables.
3. Configure VLANs on Switches
 Select the first switch, go to the CLI tab, and configure VLANs.
 Repeat for the second switch.
4. Assign Ports to VLANs
 On each switch, assign specific ports to different VLANs.
5. Configure Inter-VLAN Routing
 On the router, configure sub-interfaces for each VLAN to enable routing between VLANs.

CLI Configuration Screenshots of VLANs on Switches

Configuration For Switch 0

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Configuration For Switch 1

Configuration For Router1

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GUI Configuration of VLANs on Switches Screen Shots

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Verify through Ping in VLANs

Packet Transmission via GUI Across VLANs

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Packet Send Successfully

The Packet Tracer file, with complete configuration, is also uploaded and functioning properly in Cisco Packet Tracer.

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