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===== Network Address Translation (NAT) ===== | ===== Network Address Translation (NAT) ===== | ||
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* NAT involves the translation of a non-routable private address into an address identifying devices on your site to the Internet. | * NAT involves the translation of a non-routable private address into an address identifying devices on your site to the Internet. | ||
* This is a standard function in most routers and should not be a separate cost item. | * This is a standard function in most routers and should not be a separate cost item. | ||
===== Network Segmentation (VLAN) ===== | ===== Network Segmentation (VLAN) ===== | ||
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* A virtual local area network is a logical segment of a network that groups devices from different physical LAN's. Large networks are often set up using VLANs to partition the network into separate traffic streams, which can improve response times for important business purposes. | * A virtual local area network is a logical segment of a network that groups devices from different physical LAN's. Large networks are often set up using VLANs to partition the network into separate traffic streams, which can improve response times for important business purposes. | ||
* Virtual LANs are a standard method of supporting different physical networks such as the wired ethernet and the WiFI service on your premises network. | * Virtual LANs are a standard method of supporting different physical networks such as the wired ethernet and the WiFI service on your premises network. | ||
- | * This is a standard function in most routers and customization would be a normal responsibility of the technical support contract with your network support company. | + | * This is a standard function in most routers and customization would be a normal responsibility of the technical support contract with your network support company. |
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