answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

LANs are segmented for the following reasons:

  1. Keeps traffic isolated on certain segments - that way a busy LAN segment cannot overload the entire LAN.
  2. Security - some packets are contained in the LAN segment and the rest of the network does not see the packet at all
  3. Legacy protocols - some older protocols may be in use in a certain part of the network but there is no reason for the entire network to see the packets they cannot understand
  4. Better troubleshooting - it is easier to identify where the problem is if the network is segmented
  5. Allows for better scalability if you need to add clients to a part of the network
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What are reasons why LANs are segmented?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who interconnect LANS?

LANs can be of wireless or wired type.In wireless LAN access points can be used tointerconnect the LANs and to Connect wired LANs bridges can be used. By naghma


When was Lans Bovenberg born?

Lans Bovenberg was born in 1958.


When was Anton Lans born?

Anton Lans was born on 1991-04-17.


What is Lans-en-Vercors's population?

Lans-en-Vercors's population is 2,303.


What is Mont-de-Lans's population?

Mont-de-Lans's population is 1,101.


When was Allan Lans born?

Allan Lans was born on August 11, 1932.


What is Villard-de-Lans's population?

Villard-de-Lans's population is 4,400.


Does modern LANs use the bus topology?

No, modern LANs use a star topology


What AWG ratings do LANs use?

LANs use AWG ratings between 22 and 26


When did Jan van der Lans die?

Jan van der Lans died in 2002.


What is the area of Lans-en-Vercors?

The area of Lans-en-Vercors is 39 square kilometers.


What is the area of Mont-de-Lans?

The area of Mont-de-Lans is 32 square kilometers.