Introduction to VLANs - The VLAN Concept

This article deals with the VLAN Concept. Understand what a VLAN Network is and how it is implemented. Compare VLAN networks against old traditional flat networks. We also provide detailed diagrams to help understand the covered concepts.

http://www.firewall.cx/networking-topics/vlan-networks/214-vlan-concept.html

LAN Network Topologies

This article explains the different network topologies found in today's networks. We take a look at the Bus Topology, Ring Topology, Star Topology, Mesh Topology, Hybrid Topology and many more, using diagrams and in-depth analysis.

http://www.firewall.cx/networking-topics/general-networking/103-network-topologies.html