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Inter-VLAN routing with a LAN and WAN on a single router

Find out how to have VLAN and LAN/WAN networks on a single router from industry expert Sudhanshu Gupta.

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Is it possible to do both inter-VLAN routing (router on a stick) and LAN/WAN routing in a single router?

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Yes, it is possible. Treat VLANs as a separate network and you can configure routing.

This was last published in July 2008

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