Re: Different terms for the same or more secure?

Hey hylton,
The main advantage of having a VLAN is that they provide physical independence while defining a logical entity. Say one of your account person sits on first floor & in accounts vlan can be in the same subnet with the other account person who sits at 10th floor.
However VLAN as a term, generally is considered to define a single subnet but you can also define two or more subnets in a single VLAN.

In simplest words u can c a vlan as advanced stage of a subnet with many advanced options and facilities.
As per the security is concern, i cant see one more secure than another. both are eqally secure (or unsecure) however a vlan is much more flexible than a subnet.

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