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anesler_160409
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Feb 06, 2015

Two Networks in the same VLAN? Is it possible?

At a technical perspective, it seems like it would be simple to do. Create a new self-IP from a new subnet, but just assign it in the same VLAN and have your servers set their default GW to that self...
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Mahmoud_Eldeeb_'s avatar
Mahmoud_Eldeeb_
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Feb 07, 2015

yes, you can use two networks or two different subnets sharing same vlan id, however it is not recommended

 

  • Mahmoud_Eldeeb_'s avatar
    Mahmoud_Eldeeb_
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    Feb 07, 2015
    Don't forget to mark the answer as the solution if you would, please.
  • anesler_160409's avatar
    anesler_160409
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    Feb 10, 2015
    Can you elaborate on why this is not recommended?
  • boneyard's avatar
    boneyard
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    Feb 10, 2015
    cant speak for Mahmoud, but i do agree. you are adding complexity and with great chance on errors and difficult troubleshooting. if you dont have a very good need for this, dont do it.