802.1Q trunking Insights

What is 802.1Q trunking?

802.1Q trunking is a networking technology that allows multiple VLANs to be transmitted over a single physical link. It achieves this by adding a VLAN tag to Ethernet frames, identifying which VLAN the frame belongs to. This is commonly used to connect switches, routers, and servers, enabling efficient use of network infrastructure and logical segmentation of network traffic.

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What other technologies are related to 802.1Q trunking?

802.1Q trunking Complementary Technologies

EtherChannel

EtherChannel aggregates multiple physical links into a single logical link, which can then be configured as a trunk using 802.1Q, providing increased bandwidth and redundancy.

mentioned alongside 802.1Q trunking in 8% (135) of relevant job posts

MLS

Multilayer Switching; MLS can use 802.1Q trunking to forward traffic between VLANs on different ports or devices.

mentioned alongside 802.1Q trunking in 4% (85) of relevant job posts

VTP

VLAN Trunking Protocol is a Cisco proprietary protocol used to manage VLANs across a network. It works with 802.1Q to propagate VLAN information.

mentioned alongside 802.1Q trunking in 2% (115) of relevant job posts