Static VLANs are risky. If a hacker plugs a laptop into a random wall jack, they might get lucky and hit the Finance VLAN. With 802.1X Auto VLAN, that port remains dead or in a "Guest" VLAN until they provide valid credentials.
💡 Any device that isn't recognized by an Auto VLAN rule should be dumped into a restricted VLAN with no internal access. auto vlan
The "Grandfather" of Auto VLANs. VMPS is a Cisco legacy feature where a switch acts as a client and queries a central server (the VMPS) containing a database of MAC addresses mapped to VLANs. Static VLANs are risky
| Feature | Best for | Rating | Notes | |---------|----------|--------|-------| | | VoIP deployments | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Works well if phones support LLDP-MED/CDP. | | Auto Surveillance VLAN | IP cameras | ⭐⭐⭐ | Simpler, but many cameras don’t advertise themselves. | | 802.1X + dynamic VLAN | Corporate/secure networks | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent security, but needs RADIUS and certs. | | MAC-based VLAN (static list) | Small fixed-device pools | ⭐⭐ | Hard to maintain; not recommended for large networks. | 💡 Any device that isn't recognized by an