VLANs and Trunking Flashcards
1
Q
What layer do VLANs operate at?
A
Layer 2
2
Q
What is a Layer 2 Broadcast Domain
A
Synonymous with VLAN
3
Q
What are full and half duplex
A
Full Duplex - Send and receive simultaneously
Half Duplex - Send or receive
4
Q
What is an access port?
A
Forwards frames within the same VLAN
5
Q
What is a trunk port?
A
Forwards frames between switches on VLANs using tagging
6
Q
What is 802.1q?
A
A tag when trunking to identify and distinguish between VLANs encapsulated only by switches
7
Q
What is the Native VLAN?
A
A VLAN that is native will not require an 802.1Q tags all untagged packets are assumed to be destined for the native VLAN
