[VLAN] is possible to create vlan capable switch using linux?

[Ben Greear]

Peter Stuge wrote:
> On Sat, Aug 12, 2006 at 07:33:26PM +0530, Amitesh Singh wrote:
> 
>>Is possible to create a vlan capable switch using switch+vconfig
>>program in linux kernel? If it is possible, how should i configure?
> 
> 
> Take a look at http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?m=105098558615614 to
> maybe pick up an idea or two.
> 
> I would however suggest looking into e.g. a HP ProCurve 2626 switch,
> it will probably cost you less ($400) than PC+NICs+labor, unless you
> can get by with scrapheap hardware and labor is cheap.
> 
> Note that your existing switch can be used only in one VLAN.
> For each VLAN you will need one NIC (networking interface card) in
> the PC and possibly also one switch.

It depends on how he wants to use vlans.  A single un-managed switch can 
pass arbitrarily many vlans across it..but it will not actually treat 
them as separate broadcast domains.

If you are using an un-managed switch, you can also set up a single port
on a linux machine to route/bridge multiple vlans.

That said, for common vlan uses, it is cheaper to buy a cheap vlan 
capable switch.

Ben

> 
> 
> //Peter
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