Enterasys Networks 2200 - Manual (Page 291)

Example 2, VLANs Across Multiple Switches
VLAN Operation and Network Applications 12-29
The VLAN Tag Header is inserted because Switch 4, Port 4 is designated as an 802.1Q Trunk
port. In this case, the Port Mode setting for Port 4 is 802.1Q Trunk and the VLAN Frame format
for that VLAN is tagged.
Figure 12-16 Transmitting to Switch 4
Floor 2
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Floor 3
Floor 4
Bridge 1 Bridge 2
Bridge 3
Bridge 4
Redco
Redco
Blue Industries
Blue Industries
Red VLAN Red VLAN
Red VLAN Red VLAN
Blue VLAN Blue VLAN
Blue VLAN Blue VLAN
User A
File Server
4
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1
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4
1
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3