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An access port is a network port on a device such as a switch used to connect end devices and allow data to enter and exit a specific VLAN.
Access Port Definition: An access port is a network port on a device such as a switch used to connect end devices and allow data to enter and exit a specific VLAN.
Access Port: A port on a networking device, such as a switch, that is specifically configured to carry traffic to and from a specific VLAN. Access ports are used to connect end devices or non-VLAN aware devices to a VLAN, allowing them to communicate within that specific network segment.
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