Re: Bridging VLANs by looping cable

From: Ryan (ryan95842@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Jul 31 2007 - 18:21:58 ART


Yes, I've done this, it works...it's cheesy, but it works in a pinch

-Ryan

On 7/30/07, Toh Soon, Lim <tohsoon28@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> This may sound simple and mundane but for curiosity sake, I need to seek
> clarification.
>
> Has anyone tried "bridging" two VLANs by looping a cable to the same
> switch?
> E.g. in the following diagram:
>
> Gi0/1(VLAN359)----
> |
> |
> Gi0/2(VLAN360)----
>
> The same cable connects to interfaces Gi0/1 (VLAN359) and Gi0/2 (VLAN360).
> Can a host on VLAN359 now communicate with a host on VLAN360?
>
> What's the implication doing this, e.g. from STP point of view? Is it
> recommended at all?
>
> Any advice is appreciated.
>
>
> Thank you.
>
> B.Rgds,
> Lim TS
>
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