Networking

VLAN or virtual LAN is a type of LAN that is defined to map workstations based on everything except for geographic location. It develops when the network has increased in size and complexity, and many companies require more access ports or a network design. Basically, it’s a networking technology which allows the network to be segmented logically without geographic restrictions. But how much do you know about VLAN switch? What Is  VLAN Switch? VLAN switch is built on the fiber optic switch  of LAN, which realizes the division and management of logical working group as a software. As defined in IEEE standard 802.1Q, VLAN switch can provide a way to transform one network into multiple broadcast domains. And each broadcast domain is usually matched with IP subnet boundaries, so that each subnet has its own VLAN. Therefore, users can obtain various wired LANs for different purposes that are co-existed physically, which means you don’t need to buy additional hardware or c...

Compared with copper wire, optical fiber’s dominant advantage is the overwhelming information carrying capability, and its high bandwidth and low attenuation easily offset its higher cost. FTTx (fiber to the x) architecture is a typical example of substituting copper by fiber in high data rate traffic. FTTx is a generic term for any broadband network architecture that uses optical fiber to replace all or part of the usual metal local loop used for the last mile telecommunications. The x can be substituted by another letter determined by the delivery topologies that are categorized according to where the fiber terminates. What are the termination places and which letter can be used to substitute x? This article will introduce some FTTx terms. Different FTTx Architectures Usually the FTTx items that we are going to introduce are used loosely, as some relate to each other, or just acronyms. Generally the FTTx configurations may fall into two groups: fiber laid all the way to the prem...