Understanding User Isolation in the Same VLAN
In a traditional VLAN, all devices within the same VLAN can communicate unless additional security policies are applied. To isolate users within the same VLAN, the following technologies can be used:
✅ B. Port Isolation (Private VLAN or Layer 2 Isolation)
Prevents communication between ports within the same VLAN.
Common in enterprise and campus networks to improve security.
Example: Isolating guest users from employees within the same VLAN.
✅ C. IPSG (IP Source Guard)
Blocks IP address spoofing within the same VLAN.
Uses DHCP snooping binding table to verify whether a device is using an authorized IP address.
✅ D. Ethernet Port Security
Limits the number of MAC addresses allowed per port.
Prevents unauthorized devices from communicating within the VLAN.
❌ A. Super VLAN (Incorrect Choice)
Super VLAN groups multiple VLANs under a single Layer 3 gateway, but it does not provide isolation within the same VLAN.
Real-World Application:
Public Wi-Fi Networks: Ensures that users within the same VLAN cannot communicate with each other.
Enterprise Security: Prevents unauthorized access or attacks within shared VLANs.
✅ Reference: Huawei HCIE-Datacom Guide – VLAN Security and User Isolation Technologies