Please can some one guide me to website or a book, which will help me understand and learn 802.1q. I have already searched the archives and only found emails with how to deal some issues, another thing, any one out here knows about Alteon web switches or any resources out there. thanks in advance. Farooq CCNA CCNP(3 to go) ___________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]