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, ...

I recently installed a new Unifi 24-port switch and a NanoHD access point. Other than setting up a basic WiFi in the house and getting all of my network moved over to the new switch and AP, I had a ...

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 ...

What they do, why they're useful, and how to get started A virtual local area network is a logical subnetwork that groups a collection of devices from different physical LANs. Large business computer ...

To begin, we must have a more formal definition of what a LAN is. LAN stands for local area network. Hubs and switches usually are thought of as participating in a single LAN. Normally, if you connect ...

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 ...

It's no surprise that Linux makes a great router and firewall. A lesser-known fact is that you also can use Linux as an Ethernet bridge and VLAN switch, and that these features are similarly powerful, ...

Setting up virtual local area networks or VLANs in your home network or home lab makes management of your network easier. You can use one as a guest network to share your internet connection with ...

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 ...