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Glossary Term Router-on-a-Stick

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What is Router-on-a-Stick?

Router-on-a-Stick is a networking configuration where a single physical interface on a router is used to carry traffic for multiple VLANs, enabling inter-VLAN routing.

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Understanding Router-on-a-Stick

Router-on-a-Stick is a networking configuration where a single physical router interface is used to route traffic for multiple VLANs. This is achieved by configuring subinterfaces on the router's trunk interface, allowing the router to process traffic from different VLANs using a single physical connection. This setup is commonly implemented in environments where multiple VLANs need to be connected to a single router efficiently.

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