A virtual LAN (VLAN) is a broadcast domain created by switches. VLANs are a convenient way to connect ports from different switches and different buildings onto the same network and broadcast domain, ...

Five things you should know about configuring a Cisco IOS switch Your email has been sent Once you're ready to make the jump to a more sophisticated switch, what do you need to know? Let's answer some ...

Imagine this: your smart home devices, guest Wi-Fi, and workstations all coexist on the same network. A single compromised IoT device could expose sensitive data or disrupt your entire system. It’s a ...

VLANs sound complicated, but they're the easiest way to secure your Wi-Fi network ...

Q: I have a Cisco L3 3560 switch, 5 unmanaged switches and 150 users. I need to create 10 VLANs. How can I configure my VLAN given the switches I have? It depends on how many users you would need in ...

Making VLANs work well on the LAN.

I was wondering, would it be possible for a Linux server to be fed thousands of VLANs over an interface and then route IP packets over those interfaces? In other words, one NIC on the Linux server is ...

The real question is do you want this device to be pushing/popping STags or just passing them along. Most ASICs shouldn't have an issue with the latter but if you need it to manipulate tags it's ...

You may or may not have heard of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network). It is something that is primarily used in large businesses around the world. If you are interested in opening a business that ...