Here is an explanation:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VLAN
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QoS

With VLAN you can make several virtual LANs out of one physical.
This is mostly used for access constraints.

/jr

Michael Graves wrote:
> Hi All,
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> Is there someone on the list who can contribute a simple explanation of
> the differences between VLANs and QoS/Traffic Shapping? I am running a
> IP based phone system and considering my alternatives.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Michael
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