# How-Tos

This section provides instructions for creating, managing, and configuring LANs in your Virtual Data Center (VDC).

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Configure a Private LAN</strong></mark></td><td>Set up and configure private LANs for your virtual data center</td><td><a href="/pages/tRS5EdLwQ5IvHzfDS0sA">/pages/tRS5EdLwQ5IvHzfDS0sA</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Merge Private LANs</strong></mark></td><td>Integrate multiple LANs into a single LAN</td><td><a href="/pages/BNb2asvGg5caLEDgLFY1">/pages/BNb2asvGg5caLEDgLFY1</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Split Private LANs</strong></mark></td><td>Divide a LAN into separate LANs</td><td><a href="/pages/S4JNOmIxKwhK1mxIYlQZ">/pages/S4JNOmIxKwhK1mxIYlQZ</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Add Internet Access</strong></mark></td><td>Enable internet connectivity for your LANs by connecting to the internet gateway.</td><td><a href="/pages/nkaKagVB2jQJdaoduIcU">/pages/nkaKagVB2jQJdaoduIcU</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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