We are considering upgrading our internal network. We're also in the process of upgrading our network topology. Be careful about allowing access to the switch. We are considering upgrading our internal network. We're also in the process of upgrading our network topology.
Ethernet switches are multiport bridges.
With the newness and constantly changing status of VLAN technology, I wouldn't rely on it for security purposes. Be careful about allowing access to the switch. The switches that I am familiar with can only do MAC layer filtering or blocking of entire protocol suites. I believe Alantec makes switches with routing capabilities that may also be able to filter layer three protocol ports. We're also in the process of upgrading our network topology.