Describe what a VLAN is and why it is more prevalent today in networks. What are the advantages of a VLAN? Are there any disadvantages? What are the security issues, if any with a VLAN?

Write a paper. It should be double-spaced and be between 9 – 12 pages. The paper will need to be double spaced and comply with either the APA or MLA styles required by the college.

Use a minimum of 7 sources (not including the book). And, your last slide (or page if you choose the paper) should contain the list of sources.

Do not plagiarize. If you use a source, show that on the slide or page. Document your sources at the end.

VLAN’s

1. • Describe what a VLAN is and why it is more prevalent today in networks.
   • What are the advantages of a VLAN? Are there any disadvantages?
   • What are the security issues, if any with a VLAN?
   • Describe what trunking is. Why would you use it?
   • Create a drawing showing 2 or 3 VLAN’s and the concept of trunking. Ensure your drawing shows hosts connected to the VLAN as well as a router at the beginning of the network. Optionally, find a diagram on the Internet with this information (and provide the source).
   • For each of the VLAN’s, label the purpose of the VLAN (i.e., Accounting Department, Payroll, etc.)
   • Provide examples (from the Internet) of equipment (to include switches) that can be used with VLAN’s. Specify the model of switch that you would use.
   • Describe how to create a Wireless VLAN
   • Describe how a VLAN compares (or does not compare) to a subnet. What are the differences? What are the similarities?