Configuring Switches with VLANs

This section provides guidance on configuring a few varieties of switches for use with VLANs. This offers generic guidance that will apply to most if not all 802.1Q capable switches, then goes on to cover configuration on specific switches from Cisco, HP, Netgear, and Dell.

Note: This is the bare minimum configuration needed for VLANs to function, and it does not necessarily show the ideal secure switch configuration for any specific environment. An in depth discussion of switch security is outside the scope of this documentation.