Network Redundancy and VLAN Identification Challenges

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What is one of the challenges related to VLAN identification with wall jacks and APs?

Difficulty in identifying the subnet mask

Difficulty in identifying the IP address

Difficulty in identifying the VLANs that a wall jack or AP has access to (correct)

Difficulty in identifying the MAC address

What is a disadvantage of poor planning in VLAN implementation?

Simplified network management

Enhanced network security

Increased network speed

A VLAN plan that is overly complicated, brittle, and difficult to maintain (correct)

In what situation does the concept of the native VLAN come into play?

In cases of network overload

When implementing complex security protocols

To support devices that lack native VLAN tagging capabilities (correct)

For optimizing network speed

What does the native VLAN not have when compared to other VLANs?

VLAN tag in the network Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to have a solution for older devices that do not support VLANs in a network with VLAN implementation?

To ensure compatibility with older equipment Signup and view all the answers

How does removing redundant links from a network affect its vulnerability?

Increases vulnerability to multiple points of failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a VLAN?

To reduce broadcast domains and improve network performance Signup and view all the answers

How does a VLAN improve performance for devices on it?

By isolating traffic and reducing the processing load on endpoints Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Native VLAN?

To carry untagged traffic that belongs to multiple VLANs Signup and view all the answers

How does 802.1Q tunneling frame impact VLAN communication?

It adds an additional layer of encapsulation for VLAN traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in VLAN planning?

Balancing security requirements with functional needs Signup and view all the answers

How does VLAN compatibility with older devices impact network setup?

VLAN compatibility with older devices might require additional configuration or updates. Signup and view all the answers

How are VLANs identified on network switches?

By a VLAN ID assigned to each switch port Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an Ethernet frame is received from a host without a VLAN tag?

The switch adds the VLAN tag associated with the ingress port's VLAN ID Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of VLANs that can be defined per switching domain according to the 802.1Q standard?

4096 Signup and view all the answers

If a wireless access point (AP) is connected to a switch port assigned to VLAN 10, what is the likely result?

All wireless clients associated with the AP will be on VLAN 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge when planning VLAN implementation in a network?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which IEEE standard defines VLAN tagging for Ethernet frames?

802.1Q Signup and view all the answers

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