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Answer by Ricky for Vlan vs. Subnet Broadcast Domain

Is it correct to say, "Vlans define a L2 broadcast domain, and subnets define a L3 broadcast domain"?I would agree with those terms. However, there really isn't a "layer-3 broadcast domain". A host may...

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Answer by Zac67 for Vlan vs. Subnet Broadcast Domain

These two hosts are on the same vlan, therefore they should be able to communicate at L2 via their MAC addresses without routing.They could communicate in L2 but they can't in L3. IP uses the local...

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Vlan vs. Subnet Broadcast Domain

It is my understanding that Vlans separate broadcast domains, but I often see people say, "subnets define a broadcast domain" as well.Is it correct to say, "Vlans define a L2 broadcast domain, and...

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