the ieee802.1q vlan can help improve network performance and security by segmenting the network into vlans. ieee802.1q vlans can limit broadcast and node-to-node (unicast) traffic to a single vlan.

    this limits the effects of broadcast storms and provides additional security for your network.

    to set up gvrp vlans, which support dynamic registration, the adapter should be connected to a switch with gvrp vlan capability.

    for vlans to function, the computer in which this nic is installed must be using windows 95 or later as its operating system.