Definitions for "Virtual LAN"
A Virtual LAN is a network that acts as though it were connected to the same wire even if individual components are actually connected at different LAN segments. VLANs are software configured making it possible to move a component in the LAN without adjusting the hardware accordingly.
A logical vs. a physical (wired) LAN made up of workgroups and individuals brought together for a particular project with most member's location being apart from the others.
a collection of network nodes that are the same broadcast domain regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network